Sèmè City, the International City of Innovation and Knowledge works to strengthen youth employment. 11 partnership agreements have been signed with academic institutions and internationally renowned companies.

Sèmè City is expanding its action to improve training and professional integration of young people in Benin and West Africa. As part of the meeting between Presidents Patrice Talon and Emmanuel Macron in Cotonou, the 11 agreements were signed to enable Sèmè City to initiate a series of partnerships with internationally renowned academic institutions and companies. Together, they will lead to the implementation of training programs tailored to the needs of companies on the African continent, while supporting innovation "Made In Africa".