España and the Banco Europeo de Reconstrucción y Desarrollo (BERD) have consolidated a strategic alliance to facilitate access for the Spanish private sector to projects in Capabilities, with special focus on África Subsahariana, during a high-level meeting held at the headquarters of ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones.
Strategic cooperation in high-potential markets
The day, marked by the official visit to Madrid of the president of BERD, Odile Renaud-Basso, has served to align the technological capabilities of Spanish companies with the Bank's operational priorities for the period 2026-2030The main objective is to mitigate non-commercial risks and mobilize investment in regions where the multilateral organization acts as stabilizing partner.
The Secretary of State for Commerce, Amparo López Senovilla, has highlighted that this collaboration is part of the Spain-Africa Strategy 2025-2028 and Africa Advances Alliance of the Ministerio de Economía, Comercio y Empresa, which already operates in key markets such as Senegal y Mauritania.
Key sectors and competitive advantages
Business opportunities for Spanish companies are concentrated in countries where they have a consolidated presence (region SEMED y Turquía) as in the new African markets. According to the data analyzed at the meeting, the demand for BERD It coincides with Spanish technical leadership in critical sectors.
| Focus Area | Strategic Details |
|---|---|
| Priority Sectors | Energy, water, infrastructure, digitalization, industry and financial services. |
| Target Markets | África Subsahariana, SEMED (Southern and Eastern Mediterranean) and Turquía. |
| Strategic Period | Operational roadmap 2026-2030. |
| strategy ICEX | Multilateral prioritization for the biennium 2026-2027. |
The CEO of ICEX, Elisa Carbonell, and the Director General of International Finance, Inés Carpio San Románwho highlighted the benefits of risk-adapted financing offered by BERD.
Towards greater efficiency in international tenders
The multilateral strategy of ICEX all with 2026-2027 It aims to improve the success rate of domestic companies in complex projects. For companies, working under the umbrella of this institution means:
- Access to technical financing and non-financial support specialized.
- Reduction of institutional uncertainty in emerging markets.
- Early positioning in projects of high technical sophistication.
Key points and frequently asked questions about the Spain-EBRD alliance
What is the Africa Advances Alliance mentioned in the agreement?
It is an instrument of Ministerio de Economía, Comercio y Empresa active in Senegal y Mauritania which seeks to promote productive investment and the presence of Spanish companies in África Occidental.
In which regions does the EBRD have the most activity for Spanish companies?
In addition to the new expansion towards África SubsaharianaThe bank maintains a strong presence in the region SEMED (Southern and Eastern Mediterranean) and in Turquía.
What are the benefits of working with multilateral financing?
It allows companies to access projects with mitigated risks, to have the institutional backing of the bank before local governments and to obtain financing adapted to the complexity of developing markets.
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