GDIZ

Visit 1:
Agro-industry (cotton/textile and agri-food industries)

Visit to the Glo-Djigbé Special Economic Zone (45 km from Cotonou) Integrated industrial zone developed by ARISE IPP in partnership with the Republic of Benin. Visit of the textile park, including spinning and garment manufacturing sites.

Details of the visit

The Integrated Industrial Zone (Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone – GDIZ) is developed over an area of 1,640 hectares by ARISE IPP in partnership with the Republic of Benin. The objective of the zone is to encourage the establishment of businesses covering the entire value chain, from raw material supply to the export of finished products, including processing. The visit to the Textile Park includes several spinning and garment manufacturing sites, equipped with advanced technologies, ensuring production quality, productivity, and environmental consideration.

Visit to the family-owned company 'Les Jus Tillou' in Allada (50 km from Cotonou) Visit to a fruit processing site (mainly pineapple) supplied by 1,600 local producers.

Details of the visit

A fruit processing company (mainly pineapple), Les Jus Tillou handles the production, processing, and export marketing of fresh and processed fruits. The visit will highlight the achievements and needs of this key sector for agriculture in Benin, while also showcasing the social inclusion measures implemented within a family business framework.