Morocco Expands Support for Young Rural Entrepreneurs

On 4 November, authorities announced agricultural support initiatives in Oujda-Angad, including MAD 1.59 million in equipment for 14 young rural beneficiaries organised through two agricultural service cooperatives. The wider PADERMO rural development programme has a total budget of MAD 207.4 million for 2024–2030 and targets 12,800 beneficiaries. The initiative creates opportunities for agritech startups, rural enterprises and agricultural service providers. HPC can support business-plan development, funding research and partnerships between startups and agricultural institutions.