Benin Awards Contract to Support Youth Animation Industry Under World Bank Jobs Project
09 Feb 2026
Benin has awarded a new consulting contract under the Benin Vocational Education and Entrepreneurship for Jobs Project, aimed at boosting youth employment and creative industries. The contract supports the implementation of an entrepreneurship incubation programme focused on 2D and 3D animation.Contract Award OverviewThe contract award notice (Ref: BJ-ADSC-499741-CS-CDS) was published on 28 January 2026, with the award notification issued on 15 January 2026. The procurement was conducted using the Direct Selection (CDS) method under IDA Credit D9450 financing.The contract was awarded to OLAV BABI, based in Benin, with a signed contract value of XOF 19,200,000 and a project duration of 12 months.Scope of the Consultancy ContractThe awarded tender focuses on recruiting a Programme Manager to lead the implementation of an incubation programme for young entrepreneurs in the animation industry.The initiative will support:Development of youth-led startups in 2D and 3D animationTraining and mentorship for creative entrepreneursStrengthening Benin’s digital and creative economyExpanding employment opportunities for young professionalsThis project aligns with broader efforts to diversify Benin’s economy and promote skills development in high-growth creative sectors.Procurement and Project ContextThe contract forms part of the Benin Vocational Education and Entrepreneurship for Jobs Project (P175768), a World Bank-supported initiative designed to improve employability and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people.The direct selection method reflects the specialized expertise required to manage a creative incubation programme within the animation and digital media industry.Significance for Benin’s Creative EconomyThe animation and digital content sector is rapidly expanding across Africa. This government-backed contract highlights Benin’s growing interest in:Creative and digital entrepreneurshipYouth employment and skills developmentInnovation in media and technology industriesExpansion of the startup ecosystemBy investing in animation and digital storytelling, Benin aims to position itself within Africa’s emerging creative economy and digital services market.What Comes NextThe programme manager will begin implementation of the incubation initiative, including curriculum development, mentorship, and startup support activities over the next year.This awarded tender demonstrates how government contracts and development financing are supporting new industries and youth employment in West Africa. #ContractAward #TenderResults #ProcurementNews #GovernmentContracts #Benin #YouthEmployment #CreativeEconomy #AnimationIndustry #Entrepreneurship #WorldBankProjects #SkillsDevelopment
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Phase 2 of the West Africa Unique Identification Project is awarded a contract worth XOF 374.73 million by Benin.
30 Oct 2025
Cotonou, benin - 12 September 2025 A contract worth XOF 374,732,464 has been formally awarded by the Benin government, with funding from the World Bank, to carry out Phase 2 of the West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion (WURI) Project. The project is a regional endeavour with the goal of improving economic integration, governance, and social inclusion throughout Western and Central Africa.ParticipantsBuyer/Client:Benin, World Bank(Project under the WURI Programme for West Africa)Contractor/Supplier:A HIGH-QUALITY BUSINESSThe BeninThe contract's scopeUnder the WURI regional framework, the contract that was awarded includes consulting and data system development services to support Benin's national identification system implementation.The project aims to: Create and implement a strong national digital identity system; enable the recognition of identification credentials across borders; Encourage social protection and financial inclusion initiatives with safe and authenticated identification; Boost regional cooperation among ECOWAS member states for mobility, trade, and governance. Concerning the WURI ProgrammeThe World Bank funds the multi-country West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion (WURI) programme.In order to guarantee that all citizens of Benin, Burkina Faso, CĂ´te d'Ivoire, Niger, Ghana, and Togo can access public and private services using a reliable digital identity, it seeks to establish fundamental identification systems in each of these countries.In order to guarantee universal coverage, phase two of the project is concentrated on improving system interoperability, fortifying institutional frameworks, and assisting with national rollouts.A Quick Summary of the Contract The parameter Specifics Name of the Project The Phase 2 Unique Identification of West Africa for Regional Integration and Inclusion Project Number P169594. Reference to the Contract Reference to the Contract Value of the Contract 374,732,464 XOF Date of Contract September 12, 2025 Date of Publication October 20, 2025 Source of Funding The World Bank Customer Benin, World Bank Provider A HIGH-QUALITY BUSINESS Region/Country Western and Central Africa, including Benin Type of Procurement Data services and consulting Importance of the ProjectBenin's WURI Phase 2 project is a significant step towards an integrated and digitally inclusive West Africa.The project supports the following by guaranteeing that each person has access to a safe and authentic form of identification: enhanced availability of digital services and social safety nets, increased regional mobility, as well as openness in the financial and governance systems. The project will also support the more general objectives of resilience and economic inclusion, which are in line with the World Bank's agenda for social protection and digital transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa.Tags:#Benin, #BeninTenders, #WestAfricaProjects, #WorldBankFundedContracts, #DigitalMapTenders, #FinancialInclusionProjectsAfrica, #WURIPhase2, #GlobalDevelopmentTenders, #DataSystemManagment, #SocialInclusionIInitiatives, #BeninContractAward, #BeninGovernmentProcurement, #WorldBankBeninProjects, #TechnologyInfrastructureBenin, #AustraliaTenders, #InternationalDevelopmentContracts, #ICTTendersAfrica, #RegionalIntegrationProjects, #PublicSectorAccounting, #WesternAndCentralAfricaDevelopment, #GovernanceAndIdentitySystems, #BeninDigitalEconomy, #ECOWASIntegrationPrograms
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