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EBRD to invest $75m in HAU Energy BV to back 1.1 GW Gulf of Suez wind farm in Egypt

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, EBRD, has committed to a provisional equity investment of up to $75 million in HAU Energy BV, a funding vehicle established by Hassan Allam Utilities that operates in Egypt and is running a project known as 1.1 GW Gulf of Suez wind farm. The investment is set to […]

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Morocco: EBRD lends €12 Mln to Guelmim-Oued Noun Saharan Region for water project

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €12 million loan for Guelmim-Oued Noun Saharan region to enable it improve drinking water supply for households in rural areas. The funding will also help the Guelmim province upgrade four existing Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTPs). the recycling water is used in community gardening, […]

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EBRD supports Moroccan youth-led micro & SMEs unlock their full potential

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) launched this Monday its “Youth in Business” program in Morocco destined to help young entrepreneurs unlock their full potential as drivers of inclusive market economies. As part of the program, the European bank pledges to provide €100 million in credit lines to six eligible partner financial institutions […]

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Morocco/Earthquake: EBRD earmarks €250 Mln for reconstruction

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced Wednesday a €250 million funding for Morocco to help the country to rebuild its economy in the regions of the Atlas Mountains that were hit by the recent earthquake. The Bank says the financial assistance is an initial response package spanning over three years (2023-2025). The […]

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EBRD expects Morocco’s growth to reach 3.1 % in 2023

The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development expects Morocco’s economic growth to reach 3.1 % up from the 1.3 % recorded in 2022 when a drought compounded the adverse impact of tighter global financing conditions. According to the Bank’s Regional Economic Prospects report released Wednesday, the forecast does not incorporate the effects of the powerful […]

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EBRD supports Morocco’s pharmaceutical industry with €34.5 Mln funding

The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) announced on Monday a €34.5 million loan to Dislog Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of hygiene & pharmaceutical products. The funding consists of two tranches. €24.5 million will be used by Dislog to acquire Steripharma, a local pharmaceuticals manufacturer that provides affordable specialty generics medicines to […]

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EBRD launches ‘Star Venture’ Program to support Moroccan startups

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on Wednesday it has launched the second phase of its “Star Venture” program to support the growth of 8 Moroccan startups. The program, financially supported by Korea, aims to identify high-potential startups and mobilize global expertise to help them develop rapidly, the EBRD said in a […]

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EBRD and IFC Join Efforts to Boost Start-ups in North Africa

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have launched lately a joint initiative to strengthen start-ups in North Africa. Commenting the joint move, EBRD Chief Operating Officer Jean-Marc Peterschmitt said: “we will adopt an integrated approach to increase our input and counter the challenges that early-stage tech start-ups […]

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EBRD Forecasts 3.1 % Growth in Morocco in 2023

Economic growth in Morocco is expected to pick up to 3.1 per cent in 2023, announced on Tuesday by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). In its latest Regional Economic Prospects (REP) report, the Bank’s analysts explained the projected Moroccan economic growth by the anticipated agricultural recovery, moderate inflation and the country’s removal […]

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EBRD to approve new $100 mln loan for Banque Misr to finance MSMEs

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is set to approve by end of May a $100 million loan program to Banque Misr, under the Financial Intermediaries Framework (“FIF”), to finance micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The program, according to the EBRD website, will support BM’s lending to private MSMEs in Egypt, where […]