In Benin and Togo, ACED has supported the economic empowerment of informal women workers through a collaborative initiative focused on developing childcare policies and social protection mechanisms tailored to their needs. This work was carried out in close partnership with the ministries in charge of social affairs, researchers, and organizations representing women in the informal economy. This inclusive approach enabled the integration of diverse forms of knowledge, from institutional perspectives to lived experiences of women working in the informal sector. ACED provided targeted technical assistance to support the translation of the knowledge generated into actionable policy inputs. As a result, they will inform reforms in social protection systems and childcare policies, ensuring they are more inclusive and responsive to the realities of informal women workers.