Benin Awards Contract to Support Youth Animation Industry Under World Bank Jobs Project

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 Overview

The 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 Contract

The 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 animation

• Training and mentorship for creative entrepreneurs

• Strengthening Benin’s digital and creative economy

• Expanding employment opportunities for young professionals

This project aligns with broader efforts to diversify Benin’s economy and promote skills development in high-growth creative sectors.

Procurement and Project Context

The 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 Economy

The animation and digital content sector is rapidly expanding across Africa. This government-backed contract highlights Benin’s growing interest in:

• Creative and digital entrepreneurship

• Youth employment and skills development

• Innovation in media and technology industries

• Expansion of the startup ecosystem

By investing in animation and digital storytelling, Benin aims to position itself within Africa’s emerging creative economy and digital services market.

What Comes Next

The 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.

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