Africa Investment Forum (AIF) 2025: Morocco Highlights Mohammed VI Investment Fund Strategy
The Africa Investment Forum (AIF) 2025 provided an opportunity for Morocco to showcase the strategy of the Mohammed VI Investment Fund, presented as a model that can inspire African economies seeking to mobilize the private sector more effectively. The fund announced that it has already mobilized 14.5 billion dirhams, with a multiplier of over 4, confirming its ability to attract co-investors and catalyze productive investment. Based on its initial capital of 15 billion dirhams, it aims to mobilize an additional 30 billion dirhams, with the goal of reversing the country's investment structure so that two-thirds of investments come from the private sector rather than the public sector. "Our role is to create a lasting leverage effect and position Moroccan companies as key players in regional value chains," said Mrs. Nezha HAYAT, General Manager of the Mohammed VI Investment Fund, during the forum in Rabat. Meanwhile, on the sidelines of the AIF, other financial actors emphasized the crucial role of SMEs. The Qatar Development Bank (QDB) recalled its support for the internationalization of small businesses and its growing interest in partnerships with African SMEs. For its part, the Silk Road Fund stressed the importance of supporting local businesses capable of playing a regional role. It is worth noting that the Market Days 2025, which continue until November 28, aim to concretize these ambitions by connecting private capital with African projects in infrastructure, energy, digitalization, agri-food, and industry.
