Benin
- The slight improvement in the country’s economy in 2011 should continue in 2012 and 2013.
- The modernisation and diversification of the agricultural sector and development of the country’s infrastructure are essential if there is to be strong and sustainable growth.
- Improving basic social services and finding jobs for the young are major challenges.
Cooperation between the African Development Bank and Benin dates back to 1972. Financing provided by the Bank since that date amounts to UA 709 million, corresponding nearly to FCFA 550 billion, and covering several areas. The Bank’s investments in this country are as follows: transport, 27.8 per cent; agriculture, 26.3 per cent; multi-sector, 18.8 per cent; social sector, 15.8 per cent, electricity, water, sanitation and communication, 10.5 per cent; finance 0.5 per cent and industry 0.3 per cent.
12/07/2012 - AU Chairman Visits Bank Group President
01/04/2010 - Benin-Regional Public Health Institute
Project Portfolio
| Reference | Project | Status |
|---|---|---|
| P-BJ-EAZ-003 |
Appui décentralisation secteurs eau & assainissement Categories: Water Supply & Sanitation |
ApprovedAPVD |
| P-BJ-KA0-014 |
Programme d'appui aux reformes économiques et financières (PAREF) Categories: Economic & Financial Governance |
ApprovedAPVD |
Contacts
Mr. Janvier Litse
African Development Bank Group
Temporary Relocation Agency (TRA)
15 Avenue du Ghana
P.O. Box 323-1002, Tunis-Belvédère, Tunisia
Tel: (216) 7110-2847/7110-2047
Fax: (216) 71 10 37 43
Key Facts
| Flag: |  |
| Capital: | Porto Novo |
| Area: | 112,620 sq km |
| Total Population 2011: | 9.1 Million |
| Urban Population 2011: | 42.50% |
| Female Population 2011: | 50.70% |
| GDP: | US$ 7.5 Billion |
| GNI Per Capita 2010: | US$ 780 |
| Inflation Rate: | 2.70% |
| Crude Birth Rate (per 1000): | 39.10% |
| Human Development Index (rank / 187): | 167 |
| Human Development Index (scale 0 to 1): | 0.427 |
| Membership Date: | 10/09/1964 |
| Cumulative Approvals (1967-2011): | UA 594.8 Million |
