Benin - Programme for the Transformation of Agriculture in the Savannah Zone – Phase 1 (PROTAS-P1)

About this project

The Programme for the Transformation of Agriculture in the Savannah Zone – Phase 1 (PROTAS-P1) aims to support Benin’s agricultural transformation by strengthening the maize, soybean and poultry value chains in the country’s savannah zones. The programme focuses on increasing agricultural productivity, promoting climate-resilient production systems, strengthening agro-industrial value chains and improving market linkages. It combines investments in climate-smart crop production, poultry farming, post-harvest infrastructure, agro-processing facilities and institutional capacity building, while promoting innovation, private sector participation, nutrition-sensitive agriculture and youth and women entrepreneurship. The programme is implemented under the leadership of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (MAEP) and contributes to Benin’s national strategies for food security, agricultural transformation and inclusive economic growth. The total cost of the project is UA 98.76 million. It is financed through an African Development Bank loan of UA 86.99 million, complemented by counterpart contributions from the Government of Benin and project beneficiaries amounting to UA 11.77 million. The financing supports investments in resilient agricultural production, value chain development, project management and coordination over the implementation period 2026–2030.

Published by

African Development Bank · Multilateral

Countries

Benin

Sectors

Agricultural policy and administrative management

Places

Commune of So-Ava, Aguégués, Akpro-Misserete, Dangbo, Commune of Adjohoun

Funded by

African Development Bank

Implemented by

Ministère de l'agriculture, de l'élevage et de la pêche (MAEP)

Published by African Development Bank to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 24 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: 46002-P-BJ-AA0-016.

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