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In Benin, a small proportion of the rural population (18%) has access to electricity, compared to a large proportion of the urban population (66%). At Geres, we believe that developing the rural economy promotes local stability and equity.<\/p>\n
Access to clean renewable energy can therefore be a solution, but rural electrification programs through mini-grids (limited power generation centers) do not always meet the needs of local artisans (who use electricity for business purposes). In addition, the processing of agricultural products still relies on polluting and inefficient cooking or smoking technologies, which create health problems for women and put great pressure on natural wood resources.<\/p>\n
Based on Geres’ expertise in Zones d’Activit\u00e9s \u00c9lectrifi\u00e9es (present in several countries), ARESS’ expertise in mini-grids and solar kits, and IDID’s experience in supporting rural entrepreneurs, the objective of this new project is to promote low-carbon development in rural areas of Benin through access to energy and energy efficiency for productive activities.<\/p>\n
Also read: Our project for sustainable energy access for all<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n The project should improve the situation of entrepreneurs by increasing their income. To consolidate 40 direct jobs and 60 indirect jobs (access to electricity), including those of 2,000 women who are members of women’s food processing groups (clean and efficient cooking).\u00a0 On the environmental side, the challenge will be to reduce the carbon emissions emitted by these productive activities, which is about 17,000 eqT CO\u00b2.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Initiated in 2023, the project is scheduled to last three years. The program has two main components: access to electricity centered around one commune where a mini-grid will be set up (Idajo, commune of Ou\u00e9ss\u00e9) and access to cooking stoves for professionals covering 5 communes.<\/p>\n A territorial energy diagnostic will be conducted to identify the users and the specific needs of Very Small Enterprises (VSE), as well as the local offer of solutions. It will also identify the barriers to entrepreneurship for women.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geres.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Installation-panneaux-photovoltaiques-Benin.png” alt=”Installation of photovoltaic panels Benin” title_text=”Installation of photovoltaic panels Benin” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geres.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Groupement-de-transformatrices-agroalimentaires-beninoises.png” alt=”Group of Beninese agri-food processors” title_text=”Group of Beninese agri-food processors” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Beninese women processors are the first to be affected by the pollution created by their cooking technology. It is therefore essential that they have access to efficient technical energy solutions to reduce wood and energy consumption and improve their sanitary conditions.<\/p>\n In addition, Geres’ teams will support the economic development of these entrepreneurs to maximize the impact of improved cookstoves by strengthening their production and distribution. The transformers will be trained in sales and entrepreneurship. A model that has already proven itself in other Geres development projects abroad. Finally, a system for monitoring the distribution and use of the stoves will be set up, with the aim of including this sector in a carbon finance project.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geres.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Femmes-transformatrices-agroalimentaires-en-action-.png” alt=”Women food processors in action” title_text=”Women food processors in action” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n It is important to know that here, access to electricity via technical solutions for productive actors is first done by a feasibility study. This induces an analysis of the solutions adapted to each VSE, of their financing and investment.<\/p>\n For the moment, different options are being considered:<\/p>\n Then there is the support to the craftsmen (20 VSEs) so that they take full advantage of the adopted energy solutions. To do this, the collaboration with IDID (a Beninese NGO with a strong experience in supporting entrepreneurs in agro-ecology) will provide support to the various users.<\/p>\n Several business trainings, financial intermediation with Microfinance Institutes (MFIs) as well as a consolidation of the inclusive dimension by taking into account the constraints of Beninese entrepreneurs in rural areas will be implemented.<\/p>\n It should be noted that personalized support will also be provided according to the needs and desires of each entrepreneur. 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