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Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) represents a transformative milestone for Benin, dedicated to the processing of the country's agricultural raw materials. With over 12,000 jobs already created, GDIZ offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, innovation, and global partnerships, positioning Benin as a key player in the global market.
The official inauguration of this Zone showcases Benin's commitment to strengthening its industrial sector and attracting both local and international investments.
INAUGURATION – LAUNCHING GDIZ
INAUGURATION – LAUNCHING GDIZ
INAUGURATION – LAUNCHING GDIZ
INAUGURATION – LAUNCHING GDIZ
INAUGURATION – LAUNCHING GDIZ
INAUGURATION – LAUNCHING GDIZ
INAUGURATION – LAUNCHING GDIZ
INAUGURATION – LAUNCHING GDIZ
INAUGURATION – LAUNCHING GDIZ
INAUGURATION – LAUNCHING GDIZ
WELCOMING
OUR GUESTS OF HONOR
EVENT PROGRAM
10:00 – 12:00
First export of “Made in Benin” clothing for the prestigious American brand The Children Place
10:00 – 12:00
First export of “Made in Benin” clothing for the prestigious American brand
10:00 – 12:00
First export of “Made in Benin” clothing for the prestigious American brand The Children Place
10:00 – 12:00
First export of “Made in Benin” clothing for the prestigious American brand The Children Place
10:00 – 12:00
First export of “Made in Benin” clothing for the prestigious
10:00 – 12:00
First export of “Made in Benin” clothing for the prestigious American brand
GDIZ KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
100%
Completion of Phase I development (400 hectares)
100.000 m2
of storage warehouses available
OUR IMPACT
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Increase exports by 5 to 10 billion US dollars within ten (10) years
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Increase GDP by 4 to 7 billion US dollars by 2030
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Increase Benin’s manufacturing output by 500%
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100 000 jobs expected in the processing of cashew nuts, shea nuts, pineapples, soybeans, etc
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200 000 to 250 000 jobs expected in spinning, cotton weaving and garment manufacturing
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40,000 new jobs expected by the end of 2024
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300 000 jobs expected by 2030
GDIZ KEY MILESTONES
08 November 2019
PPP (Public Private Partnership) signature between Government of Benin and Arise Group.
05 Februar 2020
Creation of Glo-Djigbé Special Economic Zone
20 October 2020
Interministerial order approving the Société d’Investissement et de Promotion de l’Industrie (SIPI-BENIN SA)
05 February 2021
Official start of construction work
07 April 2021
1st signature of plot reservation contract
17 June 2022
Manufacture of the 1st “Made in Benin” T-shirt in GDIZ Garment Training Centers.
22 November 2022
Three ISO certifications awarded:
ISO 9001:2015 (quality management), ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), and ISO 45001: 2018 (occupational health and safety management system)
25 January 2023
ECOCERT organic certification obtained for soya and cashew nuts
20 March 2023
Official launch of Benin Organics factory, specialised in organic soybeans processing
07 April 2023
Official launch of BENIN CASHEW factory, specialised in cashew nut processing
12 July 2023
First export of “Made in Benin” clothing for the prestigious American brand The Children Place (TCP)
19 July 2023
Export to Dubai of 32 tons of cashew kernels processed within GDIZ
06 August 2023
Official launch of Benin Agribusiness plant specialised in organic soya processing.
15 June 2024
First export of “Made in Benin” clothing for the prestigious French brand KIABI
INDUSTRIAL UNITS AT GDIZ
36
Investors already signed
12
Industries already operational
24
Industries under construction
15K
Jobs already created
Find details about the industrial units
TEXTILE PRODUCTION UNITS
Activity : Garment training & production centers
Facilities : 02 centers
Finished products : ‘’Made in Benin’’ Polos, t-shirts, leggings, trousers, etc. for men, women & children
Number of jobs created: 1500
First Clients : The Children’s Place (TCP) – USA (leggings, polo shirts for girls and boys), The Republican Police, Customs, The Ministry of the Interior and Public Security; The Ministry of National Defence, SGDS, KIABI, US POLO ASSN.
BENIN TEXTILE (Btex)
Activity: Integrated textile unit / cotton processing
Facilities : Spinning – weaving – dyeing – finishing
Finished products : cotton yarns, towels & bed sheets
KAJU / BENIN CASHEW S.A.
Activity: Cashew nut processing
Facilities: 05 production units
Processing capacity: 120,000 tons of raw cashew nuts per year
Finished products: Cashew kernels
Number of jobs created: 2000 direct and 500 indirect
Within 6 months, 2750 direct and 700 indirect
BENIN ORGANICS
Activity: Organic soybean processing
Facility: 01 production unit
Quantity of soybean already processed: 14,500 tons
Processing capacity: 60,000 tons per year
Finished products: Organic soybean oil & meal
Number of jobs created: 500
BENIN AGRI BUSINESS
Activity: Conventional soybean processing
Facility: 01 production unit
Quantity of soybean already processed: 13,000 tons
Processing capacity: 150,000 tons per year
Finished products: Conventional soybean oil & meal
Number of jobs created: 500
UNICARTON BENIN
Activity: manufacture of corrugated board and metal cans
Facility: 01 production unit
Finished products: corrugated cardboard boxes and metal cans
production capacity: 24,000 tonnes of corrugated cardboard boxes per year and 300,000 units of metal cans per year
Projected number of jobs: 300
CONCRETE SOLUTIONS BENIN (CSB)
Activity: Concrete batching plant
Facility: 01 production unit
Number of jobs created: 50
ABOUT THE EVENT
OUR PARTNERS
ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (IIP) has two shareholders:
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), and Equitane. Afreximbank is our strategic partner.
EVENT SPONSORS
