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Benin's Cotton Industry Gains a Road to Success with Chinese Support
Benin, Africa’s largest cotton producer, is overcoming transportation challenges thanks to a new 184km road linking its northern and southern regions, supported by the European Union and China.
askFinz Newsroom· Jun 21, 2026#benin#reshaping#cotton#industry,
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- Infrastructure Development: A 184km road linking Djougou in the northwest to Banikoara in the northeast is nearing completion.
- Cotton Processing Growth: The GDIZ now processes over a fifth of Benin’s cotton harvest into finished clothing for global brands.
- Support from International Partners: Co-financed by the European Union and the Africa Growing Together Fund, which includes funding from China.
- Introduction to Benin's Cotton Industry
- The New Road Project and Its Benefits
- Challenges and Concerns
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