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Triple partnership for financial inclusion of rural women
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A partnership agreement has been signed by Mohammed Fikrat, Chairman of the Management Board of Crédit Agricole du Maroc Group, Mark Bowman, Vice President for Policy and Partnerships at the EBRD, and Mehdi Zirari, Deputy CEO of the AT Saïss Group. This initiative is part of the Saïss Project, supported by the EBRD and the Green Climate Fund, which aims to sustainably preserve water resources in the Saïss plain while promoting inclusive economic development for rural populations. The partners will combine their expertise to implement an integrated system offering financial education, entrepreneurial capacity building, local support, and access to suitable financing solutions. The program will target women farmers, members of women's cooperatives, and women with projects or entrepreneurs in the development phase. It includes awareness campaigns, financial education training, and personalized support to strengthen their economic autonomy and access to financial services. Crédit Agricole du Maroc will leverage its ecosystem, including CERCAM, its research center, and specialized entities, for this initiative. This agreement reflects the shared commitment of CAM and the EBRD to sustainable development, integrating economic, social, and environmental dimensions, with a focus on women's financial inclusion as a driver of resilience and transformation in rural areas.
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