The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group(AfDB) has approved a trade finance facility of €70m for Bank of Africa Morocco (BOA). This is an important step further in strengthening countries’ diversification of production and competitiveness. Additionally, as a result of the deal, tax revenues and new job opportunities will raise.
The trade finance facility comprises a risk participation agreement amounting €50m and a trade finance line of credit of €20m.
Based on the risk participation agreement, BOA will provide more support to local banks on the continent in their international operations. This means a lot for the region as many local banks are facing a decline in financing and confirmation lines.
Aditionally, the trade finance line of credit will facilitate access to finance for Moroccan SMEs. It aims to provide finance for SMEs working in the key sectors: health, agriculture, the pharmaceutical and automotive industries, and transport.
The facility should catalyse almost €300m in trade over a 3.5-year period.
Ahmed Attout, director of the Bank’s Financial Sector Development Department said:
“The African Development Bank, which is rated AAA by the largest rating agencies, is joining forces with the Bank of Africa Morocco to promote access to trade finance on the continent. In particular, to provide support for SMEs operating in transition States”.
“We are delighted with this first partnership with BOA, a leading player in Africa. Together, in Morocco and across the continent, we are strengthening financial inclusion for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in foreign trade, to help them to operate more widely,” added Achraf Hassan Tarsim, head of the African Development Bank’s Country Office in Morocco.
About BOA
BOA is a leading, multi-activity global banking group. The bank is involved in financing intra-African and international trade. BOA is a leader in impact finance in Morocco. BOA is operating in 32 countries, including 20 in Africa.
About AfDB
AfDB was founded in 1964 with the aim to transform societies, economies, and the lives of the people of the continent for the better. AfDB focuses today on acceleration inclusive green growth and driving prosperous and resilient economies. AfDB has 54 African countries and 27 non-African countries as shareholders.
Source: AfDB
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