A vision transforming Africa!
Driven by the strategic vision of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Benin and developed by ARISE Group under the leadership of its CEO, Mr Gagan Gupta, Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is now a model of successful industrialization in Africa and around the world.
A Public-Private Partnership between Government of Benin and ARISE Group, GDIZ today stands as:
- a model for local raw material transformation,
- a driver for skilled job creation,
- a gateway to international markets.
Discover the feature on Gagan Gupta, CEO of ARISE Group, and his pivotal role in shaping this ambitious vision for an industrial Africa in the latest issue of Forbes Afrique:
A pride for Benin and for all of Africa!
On 24 October 2025, in London, Benin Cashew S.A., company specialising in cashew nut processing and operating five (05) modern production units within Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ), was honoured at the Reuters Global Sustainability Awards 2025 in the category SME of the Year.
The result of a Public-Private Partnership between ARISE IIP and the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations du Bénin (CDC Bénin), this distinction highlights the strong commitment of Benin Cashew S.A., and by extension GDIZ, to sustainable, responsible, and value-creating industrialisation.
Congratulations to all our teams, partners, and stakeholders whose hard work and vision made this achievement possible.
Together, we are proving that Africa’s industrial future is sustainable, inclusive, and globally competitive.
