Simaa 2021: Zoom Agro the web portal of visibility on Beninese agriculture
The Beninese government, through its Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries organizes at the General Matthieu Kérékou Stadium in Cotonou from November 25 to 28, 2021, the first edition of the International Exhibition of Agricultural and Food Modernization (Simaa). Opportunity for the web journal of agricultural information that is Zoom Agro, www.zoomagro.com to present to […]
Benin Connect takes part in the Benin Investment Forum (BIF).
Mobilisation of the international economic and financial community around the needs of the Beninese economy: Benin Connect takes part in the Benin Investment Forum (BIF). Benin, the land of your projects” This was the theme of the 4th edition of the Benin Investment Forum held in Cotonou on 26 and 27 August 2021. All the […]
Benin Connect as a success story for the African Diaspora connecting back with Africa
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.- Mahatma Gandhi” Actions not words Alongside the Benin Ambassador to Europe, Benin Connect was invited today by Emergence Partners, a French based economic network supporting the African diaspora, to share Benin Connect experience as an African diaspora structure supporting the development of their […]
UK Export Finance Supplier Fair: Ministerial City Project, Benin
Opportunities with Arabian Construction Co. Arabian Construction Co. (ACC) is a leading construction firm in the MENA region with over 54 years of experience and responsible for seven of the world’s tallest buildings. As part of the Benin Government Action Plan to develop is government capability and efficiency with modern infrastructure, they are currently underway with the […]
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala chosen as Director-General of the World Trade Organization
WTO members made history today (15 February) when the General Council agreed by consensus to select Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria as the organization’s seventh Director-General. When she takes office on 1 March, Dr Okonjo-Iweala will become the first woman and the first African to be chosen as Director-General. Her term, renewable, will expire on 31 August […]
What an inspirational story of Anthony Pile and Blue Skies
So much can be learnt from Anthony Pile and British businesses success story in Africa. If like Blue Skies you are a UK company wanting to explore the potential of Africa, come and discover the untapped potential of Bénin.”
Benin Connect was invited to attend the 2021 UK Africa Investment summit.
It was inspiring to hear first hand the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and Emma Wade-Smith OBE, Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, UK Department for International Trade, confirming how committed the UK is to developing strategic partnerships with Africa. As the Prime Minister stated : “Africa is the future and the UK has a […]
Business Networking with Benin’s Officials
Benin Connect aims to link BENIN and the UK in a broad range of connections to reveal BENIN in a positive development growth. It is with this in mind that Mireille RICHARDS from Benin Connect made official visits last November. 1- Visit of the port of Cotonou, Gateway to West Africa It is the lung […]
Government support secures major contract for UK construction in Benin
The government’s export credit agency, UK Export Finance, provides over £100 million in direct lending for project to redevelop a 114 mile road in Benin. Sogea-Satom UK will source goods and services from the UK supply chain and boost UK exports to the region The upgraded road will facilitate trade between West African countries Exports […]
Blue Skies launches new state-of-the-art facility in Benin
Blue Skies have launched a brand new fresh-cut facility in the West African country of Benin. The Republic of Benin is a French speaking country of 11 million people and is situated between Togo and Nigeria. The new facility incorporates a host of pioneering and new technologies that will increase efficiency, reduce energy, water, plastic […]
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