Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Investing in women for greener economy in Benin
Agreement Number:
7449389 P010491001
Agreement Value:
$16,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 31, 2023 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
The project aims to enhance economic participation and resilience of women entrepreneurs in a greener economy in Benin. Project activities include: (1) improving the performance and sustainability of women-owned micro, small and medium sized enterprises; (2) improving policy, legal and regulatory environment for women entrepreneurs’ effective participation.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) supported five women-led small and medium enterprises with grants and technical assistance; (2) supported five women-led cooperatives and their 2,500 members with grants and training, namely on efficient technologies for agri-food production, processing, conservation and distribution; and (3) supported two micro finance institutions in Benin to issue loans to and accompanying some 2,000 women and their microbusinesses.
Location:
Nairobi, KE
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00716
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting
Recipient's Operating Name:
The AECF
Recipient's Legal Name:
The AECF