About — ABIFA D'AGORI

Context & rationale

Benin is experiencing encouraging economic growth. Yet the country still faces structural challenges: youth unemployment and underemployment, low digital inclusion of women, and limited access to entrepreneurial support. The acceleration of digital transformation also demands new skills suited to the modern labour market.

Our response

In response, Entreprise ABIFA D'AGORI proposes a Multifunctional Centre for Economic & Social Innovation to strengthen employability, promote digital inclusion and support sustainable entrepreneurship — bringing training, incubation, coworking, digital services and sustainability under one roof.

Afouda Franck BIAOU

Founder & Legal Representative — Entreprise ABIFA D'AGORI

Project promoter and signatory of the Concept Note, Business Plan and Detailed Financing Plan. Also runs ABIFA DIGITAL, a structure already active across several sectors in Benin. Committed to implementing the project in line with Beninese law and the principles of good governance, financial transparency and social responsibility.

Operational track record — ABIFA Digital

🏗️ Construction & civil engineering 💻 IT equipment sales 🎓 Training 🔩 Metal construction ☀️ Renewable energy & solar kits 🌾 Agribusiness 🚚 Delivery & other services ✈️ Tourism & Hospitality

What young people and women in Benin still lack

Modern digital infrastructure — limited access to quality equipment and connectivity.
Market-relevant training — few bridges between a diploma and an actual job.
Incubation mechanisms — rare support to turn an idea into a business.
Durable job opportunities — a labour market still too narrow for the supply of young graduates.
Green technologies — marginal access to innovative, environmentally friendly solutions.

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Legal structure
Entreprise ABIFA D'AGORI, duly incorporated under the OHADA Uniform Act on commercial companies and economic interest groups.
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Area of intervention
Agori — Abomey-Calavi, Atlantique Department, Republic of Benin — right next to the University of Abomey-Calavi.
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General objective
Contribute to human capital development and inclusive economic growth through an integrated centre fostering employability, digital inclusion and sustainable entrepreneurship.

Specific objectives

Six objectives, one roadmap

Digital skills

Strengthen the digital and professional skills of young people and women.

Access to ICT

Facilitate access to information and communication technologies.

Direct & indirect jobs

Support the creation of durable jobs around the centre and its activities.

Innovation & coworking

Develop an accessible innovation, incubation and coworking space.

Local entrepreneurship

Promote local entrepreneurship and innovation across the municipality.

Sustainable practices

Encourage the adoption of sustainable and inclusive economic practices.

A centre built for life after graduation.