The World Bank approved financing over 56.4 billion CFA francs through the Association international development (IDA). Information Based on the report given, Thursday, January 15, 2026, by World Bank .

The World Bank aims to support the Benin in promoting access to finance and women's growth women entrepreneurs, both in the formal and informal sectors. Ce funding is part of the Entrepreneurship Development Program women and access to results-based finance (PforR).

The program will support the Government of Benin in the establishment of a Women Business Center, designed as a space for strategic support, training and advice. Ultimately, more than 10,000 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) managed by “Agodjie women” will be able to access loans and training targeted, mentoring and professional advice.

The program will allow more than 10,000 microphones, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) run by women to access loans and financing instruments adapted to their needs.

Cohort selection of promising businesses will be built in a competitive manner. The stated objective is to make these companies jewels of the Beninese economy and engines sustainable job creation.