Technical assistance to support the honey sector of Benin

Technical assistance to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Benin to support the honey sector through public-private dialogue.

The ICR Facility, as part of its mission to enhance economic growth and improve livelihoods, aimed to provide technical assistance to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Benin (CCI Benin). This support was in response to a strategic study request from the Institutional and Economic Partnership Department of CCI Benin, focusing on the honey sector. The project aligned with the first Axis of the ICR Facility, which emphasizes technical assistance to bolster business environments and foster sustainable investment.

Our team collaborated closely with CCI Benin, honey producers, and stakeholders across the beekeeping value chain, including associations, support services, and universities. Over seven months, we worked together to strengthen the sector through strategic positioning, institutional alignment, and fostering public-private partnerships.

• Conducted a comprehensive diagnostic of the beekeeping sector, identifying and mapping stakeholders such as beekeepers, companies, support organizations, institutions, and public agencies involved in the value chain. This ensured the credibility and reliability of our findings.
• Performed a detailed strategic analysis, incorporating an international industry benchmark, and identified major consumer and technological trends.
• Developed a preliminary action plan through consultations, interviews, workshops, and collaborative forums. This plan outlined the scope of work, shared objectives, performance metrics, and potential for cluster players.
• Organized multiple workshops, serving as dynamic platforms for stakeholders to collaborate, gather data, and brainstorm the action plan.

Our collaborative approach aimed at enhancing innovation, productivity, and knowledge dissemination among stakeholders. We also assisted CCI Benin in developing an investment plan.

(*)The ICR Facility is an initiative focused on enhancing the business environment and investment climate in African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries.