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Key Highlights

of 2022

The National Ports Agency (ANP) conducts relentless monitoring to maintain consistent ports standards under its jurisdiction
while activating partnerships that are hubs of port innovation and excellence, and seeking sustainable funding for a competitive
and resilient Moroccan port offering.

ANP/EBRD: Signing of loan agreement for International Port Hackathon «Smart
40 million euro Port Challenge 2022»

On May 12, 2022, during a ceremony presided over by Mr. Nizar Through extensive collaboration with port stakeholders, the
BARAKA, Minister of Equipment and Water, the National Ports National Ports Agency (ANP) and the National Portnet Innovation
Agency (ANP) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Portal, in partnership with the World Alliance for Trade Facilitation,
Development (EBRD) signed the documents for a €40 million organized the second edition of the International Port Hackathon,
loan. This loan will be accompanied by a package of investment «Smart Port Challenge 2022,» from September 1 to 19, 2022.
grants and technical assistance from the EBRD and its partners. The Hackathon, dedicated to innovation in the Moroccan port
The loan, provided without the guarantee of the State, aims to
support the Agency in its climate resilience policy for ports. sector, was open to individuals, startups, companies, schools, or
universities wishing to propose innovative solutions to address
In his opening speech at the signing ceremony, the Minister major port challenges, while offering creative and customer-centric
highlighted that this loan aligns perfectly with the national port solutions for Moroccan ports.
strategy, in which the ANP is a key player.
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On this occasion, Ms. Nadia LARAKI, General Director of ANP, teams presented projects that addressed the challenges. The
expressed her satisfaction with the successful completion of Smart Port Challenge 2022 concluded with the announcement of
this operation, which falls within the objective of diversification four winning teams.
and optimization of financing. She believes it will effectively
contribute to the consolidation of the Agency’s strategy for As a reminder, this second edition of the Port Hackathon is
climate resilience in ports. part of the «SMARTPORT INNOVATION» initiative initiated by
the ANP. It represents a coordinated and concerted approach
According to Ms. Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the EBRD, to the development of the national port sector to enhance its
ANP’s support for integrating climate change adaptation performance. It serves as a forward-looking, comprehensive, and
measures in the port sector will undoubtedly provide a replicable coherent framework for the harmonious development of ports and
model in Morocco and the region. their ecosystems.

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