The Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Makhtar Diop, met on Tuesday with Morocco's Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, during a four-day visit to reaffirm IFC's commitment to supporting the country. The visit, running from June 17 to 20, aims to consolidate a long-standing partnership and clarify priorities to stimulate economic growth through a stronger role for the private sector. During their meeting, Diop and Akhannouch discussed «working to build a more dynamic, inclusive, and resilient private sector, rich in opportunities for Moroccans». Très heureux de m'être entretenu avec M. Aziz Akhannouch, Chef du gouvernement du #Maroc, pour réaffirmer l'engagement d'@IFC_fr à intensifier son appui au pays. Ensemble, nous œuvrons à bâtir un secteur privé plus dynamique, inclusif et résilient, riche en opportunités pour les… pic.twitter.com/5raxezptSL — Makhtar Diop (@Diop_IFC) June 17, 2025 On the same day, Diop also held talks with Saham Group chairman Moulay Hafid Elalamy. «Many avenues for collaboration were identified, with a strong desire to strengthen our partnership, particularly in the financial sector, both in Morocco and across the continent», he wrote on X. Diop, accompanied by Ethiopis Tafara, IFC's Vice President for Africa, will also meet other key officials, including Finance Minister Nadia Fettah and Bank Al-Maghrib Governor Abdellatif Jouahri. The discussions will emphasize investment in high-potential sectors such as sustainable agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, services, and cultural industries, as well as advancing regional integration to reinforce Morocco's role as a hub for connectivity and innovation in Africa, according to a press release. He is also expected to sign an agreement to accelerate Morocco's digital transformation, a crucial driver for boosting economic opportunities and inclusive growth.
