Demonstration centers to facilitate Dutch horticultural solutions adoption by Beninese farmers and entrepreneurs.

About this project

Benin and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have agreed to strengthen their trade relations. This follows several years of successful cooperation in the sectors of water, food security, and health. These partnerships have helped improve the business climate, promote inclusion, and enhance social well-being. The Beninese government has introduced reforms and created new tools to attract investments. These efforts open opportunities for sustainable investment projects in key Dutch expertise areas such as agriculture and water management. After the fourth trade mission on sustainable agriculture and water, a follow-up initiative was launched. It aims to build on the opportunities identified and to maintain collaboration between Dutch and Beninese partners. The Demonstration Program for Horticultural and Potato Solutions will be implemented through two demonstration centers, one in the north and one in the south of Benin. The program will last three years. It promotes sustainable and efficient farming practices and helps Beninese farmers increase productivity. It also creates a platform for Dutch companies to access the Beninese market. The project will start with an initial group of 10 Dutch companies, and more companies are expected to join in the following years. The initiative remains open to any Dutch agricultural company wishing to benefit from the project but can also contribute meaningful value through relevant technologies or expertise that can strengthen the local horticu…

Published by

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands · Government

Countries

Benin

Sectors

Trade facilitation

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Also contributes

Funded by

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands

Implemented by

Van der Straaten A'Campo B.V.

Accountable

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands

Passes funds through

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands

Published by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 3 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-7-PPR-250002573.

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