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Feasibility Study: Sustainable Cashew Processing Hub - Benin

Key Information
Funded by
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Status
Open
Deadline
30 May 2026 · 41 days left
Category
Consulting
Budget
USD 150,000
Reference
RFP-IFC-2026-AGRI-01
Method
Request for Proposal
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Scope of Work

Industrial Advisory:
Supporting the development of the Glo-Djigbe Industrial Zone (GDIZ).
Scope:
  • Technical specifications for a 50,000 ton/year processing plant.
  • Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA).
  • Supply chain audit of smallholder cashew producers in Northern Benin.
  • Financial model to attract private equity partners for the hub.

Requirements & Qualifications

Criteria:
  • Lead firm must have extensive experience in the cashew or edible nuts value chain.
  • Previous ESIA experience in West Africa is mandatory.
  • Team: Industrial Engineer, ESG Specialist, and Financial Analyst.
  • Language: French is the primary language for field work.

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