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Casablanca-Settat region raises 1 billion dirhams on Moroccan financial market
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The Casablanca-Settat Region has secured 1 billion dirhams through a bond issue on the Moroccan financial market, marking a significant step in its financing strategy. This operation, formalized on Thursday, April 16, 2026, is considered historic for Moroccan local authorities accessing the capital market. It aims to diversify funding sources and utilize innovative financial instruments to support territorial development, aligning with national advanced regionalization guidelines. The bond issue attracted considerable interest from institutional investors, including major Moroccan financial market players such as Caisse de D茅p么t et de Gestion CDG, Banque Centrale Populaire BCP, BMCE Capital Gestion, CIH Capital Management, Wafa Gestion, Marogest, and Upline Capital Gestion. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development EBRD also participated as a leading international investor, committing 400 million dirhams and providing 2 million euros in technical assistance. This support will help the Region develop and implement a "Green Region" action plan, focusing on digital transformation and improving financial and operational performance. The funds raised will finance structuring projects outlined in the 2022-2027 Regional Development Plan and facilitate Casablanca-Settat's inclusion in the EBRD's "Green Cities" program, which funds sustainable and innovative urban solutions. This operation signals strong market confidence in the Region, following significant efforts to impr
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