摩洛哥逾50亿美元PPP项目加速推进

Core Insights - Morocco is accelerating the implementation of over 60 potential Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects with a total investment exceeding $5 billion, focusing on strategic sectors such as water, energy, transportation, agriculture, health, higher education, urban planning, and industry [1][2] Group 1: Project Details - The first major project involves a seawater desalination irrigation project in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region, led by the Ministry of Agriculture, with a total investment of $200 million, expected to provide an annual water supply of 47 million cubic meters [1] - The second project is a 30,000-hectare irrigation project in the Gharb region, with an estimated investment of $300 million, currently finalizing bidding documents and negotiating a loan agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency [2] - The Dakhla seawater desalination irrigation project, with a total investment of $250 million, is expected to produce 37 million cubic meters annually, with 30 million cubic meters allocated for irrigation and 7 million for drinking water [2] Group 2: Ongoing and Future Projects - The Casablanca-Settat seawater desalination project, with a total investment of $650 million, aims for an annual capacity of 300 million cubic meters, with the first phase starting in June 2024 [3] - Three additional projects are in the planning stage within the public service concession sector, including groundwater monitoring, ethanol sales concession rights, and irrigation network operation and maintenance [3] - Morocco is forming a technical assistance team supported by the African Development Bank to enhance the operation of the national PPP committee, focusing on developing a national PPP strategy and implementation guidelines [3]