SONEB Benin: Engendering Industries Partner Profile

Summary

SONEB is a state-owned utility that operates approximately 60 urban drinking water supply systems serving over 245,000 customers. The utility is responsible for urban areas of Benin, and is facing a need for expansion as rapid urbanization is creating larger cities. Recognizing that diverse teams build better businesses, SONEB is partnering with USAID to increase gender equality across the company to further improve company performance.

When women serve as leaders and employees, businesses benefit and company performance improves. USAID’s Engendering Industries program works to increase women’s participation in male-dominated sectors globally.  

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