GLO-DJIGBE INDUSTRIAL ZONE

An integrated industrial platform in Benin

The Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is a public-private partnership between the Republic of Benin and ARISE IIP. GDIZ is being developed across 1640 Ha in three phases (Phae I: 400 Ha, Phase II: 600 Ha, Phase III: 640 Ha). It is located 45 km from Cotonou Port and 40+ industries setting up as of 2023 for a wide range of processing and manufacturing activities such as Cashew processing, Soya Processing, Integrated Textile Factories with spinning, weaving and garmenting, Ceramic tiles factory, electric bikes factory, pharmaceuticals factory, etc.

"Investing in Benin gives access to quality electricity at a lower rate than China, with price negotiation possibilities. Benin has established the Special Economic Zone of Glo-Djigbé Zè (GDIZ). I invite businesses and entrepreneurs to come witness the efforts and progress happening in GDIZ."

SEM Patrice Talon,

President of the Republic of Benin

KEY FEATURES OF GDIZ Benin

GDIZ offers a wide variety of convenient, reliable and integrated logistical services.

Commercial space

Warehouses

Truck terminal

Dedicated power supply

Water tanks

Common effluent treatment station

Police station

Fire station

Medical Centre

GSEZ NKOK Single Window Clearance Office

Single window clearance system

GDIZ is an integrated multi-sector economic zone focusing on the agro-processing industry, from the manufacturing of local cotton into textile to the processing of local food products.