The Central Bank of Morocco (Bank Al-Maghrib) announced that it has signed a partnership framework with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to promote agricultural financial inclusion, including through an innovative financing model targeted at small farmers and agricultural value chains. The partnership covers Morocco’s AgTech sector and is intended to support access to tailored financial services using technology solutions that integrate technical advice, value chain relationship management and financial inclusion. The agreement also focuses on mobilising stakeholders in the financial ecosystem, developing new approaches to better use agricultural-sector data, and raising farmers’ awareness of available financing options.
Central Bank of Morocco 2025-06-18
Central Bank of Morocco and IFC sign partnership framework to expand AgTech-enabled agricultural financial inclusion
The Central Bank of Morocco and the International Finance Corporation are enhancing agricultural financial inclusion with an innovative financing model for small farmers and value chains. This initiative aims to improve access to tailored financial services in Morocco's AgTech sector by integrating technology solutions and mobilizing financial ecosystem stakeholders. The agreement also emphasizes developing new approaches to utilize agricultural data and increase farmer awareness of financing options.