GENEVA, Nov 24 (IPS) – Until recently, Benin was best known for its cotton exports and its vibrant clothing designs. Since this year it is also the fastest place in the world to start a company. By providing a full online service, the government helped entrepreneurs create businesses and jobs during the pandemic. A third of Benin’s new entrepreneurs are women.
GENEVA, Nov 24 (IPS) – Until recently, Benin was best known for its cotton exports and its vibrant clothing designs. Since this year it is also the fastest place in the world to start a company. By providing a full online service, the government helped entrepreneurs create businesses and jobs during the pandemic. A third of Benin’s new entrepreneurs are women.Read the full story, “How UN Helped Benin Become Worlds Fastest Place to Start a Business via a Mobile Phone”, on globalissues.org →