Publication date: 2016
Author: Benin Gov
Description: Despite the country’s potential, Benin is making only gradual progress towards sustainable development after almost 26 years of democracy and economic liberalism. Poverty levels are still alarmingly high, with 40.1% of the population living below the monetary poverty line. The Human Development Index (HDI) was calculated at 0.48 in 2015, ranking Benin 166th out of 188. Various aspects of governance exhibit clear weaknesses in terms of efficiency, transparency and accountability. Despite exemplary political stability, serious failings and inefficiencies have been identified in public policy elaboration and implementation.
