Morocco has positioned itself as a genuine model in development financing, with practices that could serve as an example across Africa, according to Achraf Tarsim, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Country Manager for Morocco.
Speaking on Thursday during a panel titled “Mobilizing Domestic Savings to Finance Tomorrow’s Projects” at the annual conference of the Association of Moroccan Management Companies and Investment Funds (ASFIM), Tarsim emphasized that Morocco is currently in an exceptional window of opportunity to attract international investments, driven by its robust institutions and ambitious public policies.
Tarsim identified three key levers to further enhance project financing in Morocco:
- Credit enhancement, through broader use of guarantees provided by institutions such as Tamwilcom.
- Development of the bond market, to diversify financing sources.
- Improvement in project quality and preparation, by creating dedicated funds and strengthening the structuring of public-private partnerships.
He also highlighted the strong partnership between Morocco and the AfDB, noting that the Kingdom holds a prime position in the Bank’s portfolio, underscoring its role as a leading partner in advancing development across the region.
Tarsim’s remarks reflect Morocco’s growing reputation as a pioneer in development finance, combining strategic policy frameworks with institutional support to attract sustainable investments.
