Parakou International Fair (FIP): an opportunity to highlight the potential for empowerment of Beninese women

Parakou International Fair (FIP): an opportunity to highlight the potential for empowerment of Beninese women Objective: Boost initiatives for the socio-economic empowerment of women The third edition of the Parakou International Fair was launched on November 21 last and will take place until December 27 at Tabera Square in Parakou. The FIP: a gallery of several products The International Fair of Parakou currently offers a gallery of several products at the rendezvous in the various stands. From woven loincloths to cosmetics, industrial and craft products, artistic creations, nothing has been forgotten by the fairgrounds with a warm welcome offered to customers. It should be noted the presence of several associations or groups of women at this fair. This is the place for them to promote their production and then seize the partnership opportunities that may arise. The FIP: a melting pot of commercial exchanges This fair constitutes a melting pot of commercial exchanges which devotes the animation, for this edition, of more than 1000 stands with nearly 15,000 visitors. According to the mayor of Parakou, Charles Toko, the Parakou International Fair is an important business opportunity that the city of Parakou and its council have been offering for a few years. It is also a boon to meet economic actors from other African countries such as Niger, Nigeria, Togo, Burkina Faso, Morocco and to build various relationships. http://mairieparakou.bj/C-est-fait-la-Foire-Internationale-de-Parakou-edition-2019-est-officially