DR ‹ › The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Nador West Med (NWM) Betoia Industrial & Logistic Zone (BILZ) signed a €2.1 million grant agreement on Friday in Rabat to support the development of the Nador West Med complex as a dynamic, competitive, and sustainable economic hub in Morocco. The agreement was signed by Haytham Eissa, EBRD Director and Head of Operations in Morocco, and Mohamed Jamal Benjelloun, Director General of Nador West Med. According to an EBRD statement, the grant will finance a technical cooperation (TC) program to support NWM as it prepares for the operational phase of the industrial-port complex. The program complements the €120 million financing package granted by the EBRD to NWM in 2025. It aims to accelerate the digitization of management and operational processes, integrate resilient infrastructure, and embed sustainable energy solutions into the development of the zone. The objective is to ensure the efficient, sustainable, and internationally compliant launch of the Nador West Med complex. A key component of the technical support will focus on advancing the digital transformation of BILZ through the development of a fully automated one-stop-shop platform. In parallel, the program will assist in designing a sustainable infrastructure plan that incorporates climate-resilient infrastructure and renewable energy solutions to strengthen the zone's long-term resilience. Acknowledging that infrastructure investment must go hand in hand with human capital development, the technical cooperation program will also provide targeted support to enhance the technical, managerial, and cross-functional skills of NWM staff. The initiative is intended to ensure the smooth commissioning and optimal operation of the port complex and its surrounding industrial zones.
