The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a comprehensive support package for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Benin, bringing its development expertise to the country to support private-sector-led growth. The initiative represents a significant step in the Bank’s engagement with Benin and introduces SMEs, financial institutions, donors and other private-sector stakeholders to a range of EBRD advisory and financing solutions. The support is designed to help businesses improve their competitiveness, become investment-ready and build greater resilience. More than 100 representatives from Benin’s private-sector ecosystem attended the launch event...