News
07 March 2018

EIB agrees €100m SME credit line to Morocco's Attijariwafa Bank

Region:
Middle East & Africa

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Attijariwafa Bank have signed a €100 million credit line to boost support for Moroccan small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-caps. There will be a particular focus on the industrial and service sectors, especially manufacturing, as well as on the social impact of the new credit line, which is expected to safeguard around 3,500 jobs.

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