Tangier: Regional Investment Meetings Highlight Support for Businesses
The city of Tangier recently hosted a new installment of the Regional Investment Meetings, an initiative led by the Popular Bank aimed at enhancing support for businesses and encouraging private investment dynamics in Morocco.
The event brought together numerous institutional leaders, economic operators, business leaders, and representatives of micro, small, and medium enterprises (SMEs), including Naziha Belkeziz, the CEO of the Central Popular Bank, and Omar Moro, the president of the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma Regional Council.
A Region that Confirms its Economic Attractiveness
During this meeting, Omar Moro emphasized that the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region continues to develop by leveraging modern infrastructure, strategic positioning, and a favorable investment environment.
He noted that investment remains one of the central pillars of the Regional Development Program, aimed at supporting economic growth, enhancing the competitiveness of the area, and fostering job creation.
Measures to Support Investors
The regional council president also highlighted the initiatives undertaken to improve the business climate and provide better support for investors.
These initiatives notably include the development of industrial zones and economic activity areas, facilitating access to land, strengthening logistics services, and promoting innovation and access to national and international markets.
NORDEV: A Financing Leverage for Projects
On this occasion, Omar Moro introduced the NORDEV regional investment fund, designed to support project developers and facilitate their access to financing.
This fund aims to support investments with significant economic and social potential while contributing to the development of the regional entrepreneurial landscape.
Mobilization to Accelerate Projects
The discussions mainly focused on the challenges faced by SMEs, particularly regarding financing, support, and access to investment opportunities.
Participants stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation between public institutions, financial entities, and the private sector to expedite project realizations and promote sustainable, inclusive economic growth that creates jobs.
Through this new phase of the Regional Investment Meetings, the Popular Bank reiterates its commitment to supporting productive investment and assisting companies in implementing the new Investment Charter, regarded as a major lever for the economic development of the Kingdom.
