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Morocco Shares Railway Modernization and Green Bond Experience at African Forum

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At the Forum on Financing Railway Projects in Africa in Rabat, Morocco shared its railway transformation experience with the African Union Development Agency. Transport Minister Abdessamad Kayouh presented a $13.53 billion investment program to modernize the national railway network by 2030. Mohamed Rabie Khlie, Director General of the National Railway Office, cited the historic investment program exceeding €10 billion by 2030 and the success of Al Boraq, Africa’s first high-speed train. The experience included ONCF’s 2022 green bond issuance.

From moroccoworldnews.com

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The event highlighted Morocco’s successful model for mobilizing resources for large-scale infrastructure through green bond issuance. The country’s plans include extending the high-speed railway line from Kenitra to Marrakech, demonstrating a major commitment to transport sector growth. The African Union Development Agency noted that Morocco’s experience offers important lessons for continental resource mobilization.

From moroccoworldnews.com

Who's involved

  • MoroccoSovereign state that presented its railway modernization and investment plans.
  • CDG CapitalMoroccan investment bank that participated in the green bond issuance forum.
  • African Union Development AgencyAgency that received Morocco's experience regarding regional development and financing.
  • TamwilcomGovernment agency that participated in the green bond issuance forum.
  • ONCFNational railway operator of Morocco that outlined the major transformation and investment program.
  • International Union of RailwaysInternational rail transport industry body whose regional president spoke at the forum.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • MoroccoSpeculative

    The country might see increased investment in its transport sector, potentially boosting construction and related industries.

  • ONCFSpeculative

    The National Railway Office could see increased demand for its services as the network is modernized and expanded.

  • CDG CapitalSpeculative

    CDG Capital could see increased opportunities in large-scale African infrastructure financing through green bonds.

  • AfricaSpeculative

    The continent might see a blueprint for financing large-scale transport modernization projects.

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