African Development Bank Launches Program to Empower Women and Youth in Morocco

Strategic Insights -

The African Development Bank has launched a project aimed at generating sustainable economic opportunities for women and youth, boosting food security, and strengthening the resilience of small-scale farming against climate change in Morocco. The program, which aligns with Morocco's priorities, will support the implementation of the Green Generation 2020-2030 Strategy, the National Solidarity Agriculture Program, and the National Youth Entrepreneurship Program. By stimulating entrepreneurship and providing tailored financing and incentive mechanisms, the project seeks to encourage the emergence of women entrepreneurs across agriculture, agro-processing, and digital technologies. The program will also facilitate the deployment of new agricultural production and service infrastructure, helping to anchor women in local value chains and strengthen their skills and productivity.

Key Takeaways:

  • The African Development Bank has launched a project to support women and youth in Morocco, with a focus on generating sustainable economic opportunities, boosting food security, and strengthening resilience against climate change.
  • The program will provide tailored financing and incentive mechanisms to stimulate entrepreneurship, particularly among women, in agriculture, agro-processing, and digital technologies.
  • The project will support the implementation of Morocco's Green Generation 2020-2030 Strategy, the National Solidarity Agriculture Program, and the National Youth Entrepreneurship Program.
  • The program will facilitate the deployment of new agricultural production and service infrastructure, helping to anchor women in local value chains and strengthen their skills and productivity.
  • The African Development Bank has been partnering with Morocco for over 50 years, investing nearly £15 billion in over 150 high-impact projects in strategic sectors.
  • Head of the African Development Bank country office in Morocco, Achraf Tarsim, stated that the program will support women to build a modern, inclusive, and resilient agriculture capable of revealing the full potential of those who aspire to innovate and create value and employment in their territories.

Statistics:

  • £15 billion: The amount invested by the African Development Bank Group in over 150 high-impact projects in Morocco over the past 50 years.
  • 50 years: The duration of the partnership between the African Development Bank Group and Morocco.
  • 150: The number of high-impact projects supported by the African Development Bank in Morocco.
  • 2020-2030: The time period covered by Morocco's Green Generation Strategy.

Sources:

  • Agence Marocaine De Presse (21 Jul 2025)
  • Press release from the Bank on the project launch.