Euro-Mediterranean University

EIB releases €100 million in emergency funding to help Morocco combat COVID-19

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
European Union, Geography of Africa, Continents, Multilateral development banks, European Investment Bank, MOROCCO, Euro-Mediterranean University, Morocco–European Union relations

The Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform emphasised the importance of these funds in enabling Morocco to procure urgently needed medical supplies and equipment.

Key Points: 
  • The Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform emphasised the importance of these funds in enabling Morocco to procure urgently needed medical supplies and equipment.
  • This achievement is a tangible sign of the calibre of the partnership between Morocco and the EIB, the EU bank.
  • Since 2007, Morocco has received over 5billion in funding, of which 30% was granted to the private sector.
  • The Bank has also supported education in Morocco by, for instance, providing the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes with funding.

Morocco: United against COVID-19 - Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes ensures continued education thanks to EU support

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Friday, July 10, 2020
European Union, Continents, Economy of the European Union, Multilateral development banks, Geography of Africa, European Investment Bank, EIB, MOROCCO, Euro-Mediterranean University, Union for the Mediterranean

Thanks to this support, the University has been able to ensure the continued education of its scholarship students and produce protective medical equipment.

Key Points: 
  • Thanks to this support, the University has been able to ensure the continued education of its scholarship students and produce protective medical equipment.
  • The European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) already partners of the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes (UEMF) development project have jointly supported two innovative and inclusive UEMF initiatives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • About the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes (UEMF):

    The Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes promotes intercultural dialogue, exchange and cooperation in the Euro-Mediterranean-African area, while conducting high-level training and research.

  • About EU and EIB support to Morocco in response to the pandemic:

    EU response:

    EIB response:

    For additional information, please visit:

    www.ueuromed.org

    Delegation of the EU to Morocco website

    EIB activity in Morocco