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The Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) is a special fund at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group. The Fund is dedicated to promoting socio-economic development and reducing poverty in the member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. With a clear mission to lead innovative poverty reduction programs, ISFD focuses on developing partnerships that address the most pressing development challenges in IsDB member countries.
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ISFD is committed to addressing socio-economic challenges and improving the lives of people in our member countries. We target interventions with proven impact to eradicate poverty. We empower women and youth to drive economic growth, invest in human development to unlock individual potential, and support building resilient communities through access to education, healthcare, and clean energy.
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ISFD collaborates with member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) who contribute significantly to our capital. Through this strong sense of solidarity, we work together to fulfil the ISFD’s mission of alleviating poverty by empowering communities and promoting sustainable socio-economic development across the OIC least developed member countries.
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Republic of Benin

Country Overview

Benin is a small West African country of 115762 km2 with 11.4 million people, 40% residing in urban areas. Since 1990, the country has embraced peaceful democratic transitions.

The Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) stands alongside Benin on its journey of progress. Through initiatives like the Integrated Agriculture Value Chain Development Project and the Smallholders Agricultural Productivity Enhancement Program, ISFD empowers rural communities by building sustainable agricultural practices and boosting productivity.

Current Projects

The Integrated Microfinance Support Program gives loans and other financial services to people in need. This helps them start businesses and improve their lives, fostering the economy overall. Additionally, the LLF-Community Health Resources and Nutrition project strengthens healthcare infrastructure and access for vulnerable populations. Finally, the ISFD Waqf Project in Benin leverages the power of Waqf endowments for long-term social and economic development.

29,908,868 Total ISFD Contributions

microfinance

20,000,000

Integrated Microfinance Support Program (Phase II)

microfinance

5,000,000

Integrated Microfinance Support Program

Agriculture

2,480,000

Smallholders Agricultural Productivity Enhancement Program

Agriculture

2,428,868

Integrated Agriculture Value Chain Development Project