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    Signature(s)

    Amount
    € 115,000,000
    Countries
    Sector(s)
    Morocco : € 115,000,000
    Composite infrastructure : € 115,000,000
    Signature date(s)
    29/12/2023 : € 115,000,000
    Link to source

    Summary sheet

    Release date
    28 November 2022
    Status
    Reference
    Signed | 29/12/2023
    20220395
    Project name
    Promoter - financial intermediary
    TECHNOPOLES MAROC II
    EWANE ASSETS SA,MEDZ SA
    Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
    Total cost (Approximate amount)
    EUR 150 million
    EUR 307 million
    Location
    Sector(s)
    Description
    Objectives

    Financing of expansion and sustainable development of Technopolis across Morocco.

    The project is in line with the objectives of the EU's New Agenda for the Mediterranean and falls under "Green Partnership" (energy efficiency and climate adaptation components), as well as "Post-COVID Recovery" (economic development, job creation) Team Europe Initiatives. The project is in line with the Bank's climate objectives.

    Additionality and Impact

    The Project will contribute to a sustainable and geographically equitable economic post-covid recovery. It will have a positive impact on economic and regional development by creating substantial employment opportunities in different regions of Morocco.

     

    The Project will support two major Moroccan public policies. By fostering economic development in the regions, it will first support the Regionalisation Policy, aligned with the New Development Model (2021). Secondly, the Project is part of the new generation of the Industrial Acceleration Plan (2021) which aims to strengthen the integration of industrial sectors, develop innovation with a view to improve Morocco's competitiveness and position the country as a carbon-free and circular industrial base. It will contribute to Morocco's Nationally Determined Contribution target.

     

    The Project meets the Bank's climate objectives and contribute to the EIB's priority of supporting the transition to a decarbonized and climate resilient economy.

     

    The business and sciences parks are expected to create synergy between education, research centres and businesses. Therefore, the financing of this Project will address network failures of research development and innovation activities.

     

    Finally, the EIB financial offer includes some distinctive features that are not available on the market (long maturities, at a concessional rate, adequate availability and grace periods, local currency option).

    Environmental aspects
    Procurement

    The project is expected to contribute to climate action and environmental sustainability objectives, in particular to climate adaptation, which will be determined as part of the due diligence.

    The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that implementation of the project will be done in accordance with the Bank's Guide to Procurement.

    Milestone
    Under appraisal
    Approved
    Signed
    20 September 2023
    29 December 2023
    Link to source
    Summary sheet
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    Disclaimer

    Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
    They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).

    Documents

    Environmental and Social Data Sheet (ESDS) - TECHNOPOLES MAROC II
    Publication Date
    21 Sep 2023
    Document language
    Main Topic
    Lending
    Document Number
    164275066
    Document Focus
    Environmental Information
    Project Number
    20220395
    Countries
    Publicly available
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