DISCOVER GDIZ
Arise IIP has signed a public-private partnership with the Beninese government to design, finance and operate the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ). Arise IIP supports the entire investment of 1.5 billion USD for the construction of the industrial zone.
Benin is rich in natural resources such as cotton, pineapples or cashews which are not yet profitable because exported without being processed. The construction of an industrial zone by ARISE IIP will make it possible to operate as a priority on these three industries to transform them on site, and therefore generate value locally.
DISCOVER THE GDIZ
Arise IIP has signed a public-private partnership with the Beninese government to design, finance and operate the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ). Arise IIP supports the entire investment of 1.5 billion USD for the construction of the industrial zone.
Benin is rich in natural resources such as cotton, pineapples or cashews which are not yet profitable because exported without being processed. The construction of an industrial zone by ARISE IIP will make it possible to operate as a priority on these three industries to transform them on site, and therefore generate value locally.
Glo-Djobe Industrial Zone is being developed over an area of
1640 Ha (Phase 1: 333 Ha)

Commercial zone

Warehouse

Truck terminal

Residential zone
Glo-Djobe Industrial Zone is being developed over an area of 1640 Ha
(Phase 1: 333 Ha)

Industrial zone

Truck terminal

Residential zone

Warehouse

Container yard

Commercial zone
INFRASTRUCTURE
Power Sub-Stations
Water Reservoir
Fire Stations
First Aid Facility
INFRASTRUCTURE
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First Aid |
Master Plan




Master Plan




About Arise
Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms is the result of a joint-venture between Olam and Africa Finance Corporation. It develops ecosystems designed to making Africa thrive. We identify opportunities in commercial and industrial value chains across the continent and we design, finance, build and operate the infrastructure necessary for business development and the realization of their potential.
Arise IIP is owned by
AFC (50.5%) And
Olam (49.5%)
About Arise
Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms is the result of a joint-venture between Olam and Africa Finance Corporation. It develops ecosystems designed to making Africa thrive. We identify opportunities in commercial and industrial value chains across the continent and we design, finance, build and operate the infrastructure necessary for business development and the realization of their potential.
Arise IIP is owned by AFC (50.5%) And
Olam (49.5%)
projects under Arise

projects under Arise
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GSEZ, in Gabon
Gabon Special Economic Zone (GSEZ) started in 2010 as a joint venture between Olam International Ltd., the Republic of Gabon, and Africa Finance Corporation with a mandate to develop infrastructure, enhance industrial competitiveness and build a business-friendly ecosystem in Gabon. The SEZ offers a unique fiscal status which provides a stable and competitive economic climate for companies intending to settle. Presently, the zone is home to more than 141 investors coming from 18 different countries. Gabon Special Economic Zone is rapidly emerging as West Central Africa’s manufacturing hub. -
PIA, In Togo
The Industrial Platform of Adetikopé (PIA) is a public-private partnership between the Republic of Togo and Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (IIP). Arise IIP will develop, finance, build, and manage this industrial platform, which is dedicated to enabling the processing of Togo’s own natural resources and agricultural exports. As such, the zone will ensure that raw products are transformed in Togo and generate considerable added value prior to export and in terms of employment. -
GDIZ, in Benin
Jointly promoted by ARISE IIP Finance Corporation (AFC) & the Republic of Benin, Glo-Djigbe Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is a multi-Product industrial Park spread across 1,640 hectares. The zone will host few of the largest processing units in Africa for cashew, soya beans and Shea amongst other agricultural commodities. GDIZ will also be one of the largest integrated textile hubs on the continent with end-to-end capabilities of processing ginned cotton into yarns, fabrics, and eventually ready-to-wear garments. Overall, the zone is expected to generate 60,000+ skilled jobs across agricultural processing, industrial goods manufacturing, automotive manufacturing & textile production by 2025.

Cashew nut processing – Brochure for investors


Environment, Santé et Sécurité – Code de Conduite


Environment, Health & Safety – Code of Conduct


GDIZ Master Plan


GDIZ Brochure


Cahier de Charges EN


Cahier de Charges FR


Processing Commodities – FR


Processing Commodities – GB


Processing Cotton in Benin


Cotton GB


DGE FR


Directives Générales d’Exploitations


Doing Business in GDIZ-Benin


Environmental Clearance Certificate


General FR


General Information
