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Download BrochureWhy invest in Benin?
Stable democracy
One of the most stable democracies in Africa, has recently initiated major economic and structural reforms. Benin is ranked 149 in the ease of doing business according to the World Bank annual ratings.
geographical position
It enjoys a strategic geographical position, sharing its borders with Togo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Niger.
Promising growth
Solid growth rate of 5.4% in 2017 and plans to reach 7.1% by 2021. Benin’s success has been achieved without harming the country’s overall economic health – the budget deficit was just 2.2% of the GDP in 2016.
new momentum for Benin
Bénin Révélé is a large-scale investment program based on 45 flagship projects in 9 key sectors, and which aims to sustainably revive the country’s economy.
Digital platform
Benin has been instrumental in creating digital Platform for key Administratives procedures leading of higher level of transparency and proccess effeciency comparable to any developed nation
leading across multiple platforms
A special place in the Top 10 of the IMF’s fast-growing African states with a growth rate of 6.7% recorded in 2018. Benin also recorded a gain of 4 places in the 2019 Doing Business ranking
Why invest in Benin?
Stable democracy
One of the most stable democracies in Africa, Republic of Benin has recently initiated major economic and structural reforms. Benin is ranked 149 in the ease of doing business, according to the World Bank annual ratings.
geographical position
Benin enjoys a strategic geographical position, sharing its borders with Togo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Niger.
Promising growth
Solid growth rate of 5.4% in 2017 and plans to reach 7.1% by 2021. Benin’s success has been achieved without harming the country’s overall economic health – the budget deficit was just 2.2% of the GDP in 2016.
new momentum for Benin
Bénin Révélé is a large-scale investment program based on 45 flagship projects in 9 key sectors, and which aims to sustainably revive the country’s economy.
Digital platform
Benin has been instrumental in creating digital platform for key administrative procedures, leading to a higher level of transparency and process efficiency comparable to any developed nation.
leading across multiple platforms
A special place in the Top 10 of the IMF’s fast-growing African states with a growth rate of 6.7% recorded in 2018. Benin also recorded a gain of four places in the 2019 Doing Business ranking.
Investment Opportunities
Key industries to invest in Benin
Light Engineering Cotton Textile and Apparels Agro-Processing Industries Timber Product Industries Agro-Processing Industries Cotton Textile and Apparels Light Engineering
Investment Opportunities
Key Industry Sectors
Light Engineering Cotton Textile and Apparels Agro-Processing Industries Timber Product Industries Agro-Processing Industries Cotton Textile and Apparels Light Engineering
Regional Treaties
Benefits
- No Trade Barriers to intra-WAEMU trade, implementing fully the common external tariff (CET), coordinating further tax and customs practices facilitating labor mobility and developing regional structural policies.
- Benin being a WAEMU country has access to trade relations with these countries and will benefit from ECO
- While the region has relatively low skill, Benin has good labor, and the Transportation system within Benin is also developed.
- Benin forms an important member of the community with an enriched economic environment to do business with neighboring countries
Regional Treaties
Benefits
- No Trade Barriers to intra-WAEMU trade, implementing fully the common external tariff (CET), coordinating further tax and customs practices facilitating labor mobility and developing regional structural policies.
- Benin being a WAEMU country has access to trade relations with these countries and will benefit from ECO
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |  |
West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) |
Geography & Connectivity
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The city of Cotonou is well connected by very good national highway roads to cities like |
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Lagos
100Km |
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Lome
150Km |
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Accra
346Km |
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Cardinal Bernadin Gantin International Airport located in city of cotonou, is gateway to republic of Benin through air -route from major airline hubbs |
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Lagos
100Km |
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Lome
150Km |
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Accra
346Km |
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