By Atoyebi Nike
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a €100 million ($116.4 million) loan to strengthen sustainable agriculture in Morocco, with a focus on women and young farmers.
The bank said the financing, announced Monday, aims to enhance food security and climate resilience, especially among smallholder farmers vulnerable to environmental shocks.
“Women who have the ambition to undertake and succeed in agriculture are our priority,” said Achraf Tarsim, AfDB’s country manager in Morocco.
The programme will back women-led and youth-driven farming ventures, part of a broader €15 billion investment by AfDB in Morocco since the 1970s.
The bank emphasized that the initiative aligns with its climate-smart and inclusive development strategy, and is expected to help Morocco address persistent challenges in water and food systems, particularly in drought-hit regions.
