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Electricity's Impact in Benin
Feature Story
Electricity's impact in Benin: Transforming lives pole by pole
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2026/03/19/electricity-s-impact-in-benin-transforming-lives-pole-by-pole

Benin has been steadily expanding electricity access since 2016, targeting full coverage by 2030. Electricity expansion is transforming rural and urban communities by improving safety, economic opportunities, and social development.

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From potential to skills and real jobs: how young women are powering change in Western and Central Africa
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Benin: Restoring old plantations to strengthen the cashew value chain
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2025/12/04/benin-restoring-old-plantations-to-strengthen-the-cashew-value-chain
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BEN

BY THE NUMBERS: BENIN

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OVERVIEW:
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THE LATEST FROM BENIN

Discover the latest press releases, featured stories, blog posts, research, publications, and more.

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Projects

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PROJECTS & RESULTS

Learn about the projects that are shaping the future of the country and the significant results that demonstrate our commitment to sustainable development.

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More Research & Publications
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Benin Economic outlook
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Benin Economic outlook
Raising domestic revenue mobilization while protecting the poor
In 2024, Benin's economic growth reached 7.5 %, the highest since 1990, driven by the services and industry sectors.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/benin/publication/benin-economic-outlook-2025-raising-domestic-revenue-mobilization-while-protecting-the-poor
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2025 Africa Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA)
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Africa's Pulse: Pathways to Job Creation in Africa
https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/africa-pulse
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Benin Country Climate and Development Report
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/ba015196-1772-44ad-9a83-846e57e37078
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Marie-Chantal Uwanyiligira
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Division Director for Benin
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Country Office

Banque Mondiale
B.P. 03-2112
Cotonou, Bénin
yafangbedji@worldbank.org

For project-related issues and complaints contact beninalert@worldbank.org
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