USAID-Benin

The USAID Mission to Benin is focused on the objective of investing in people. Since 1991, USAID has invested $385 million in the people of Benin and its efforts to grow its economy and consolidate its democracy. Today, our program focuses on: expanding the use of family health services and preventive measures in a supportive policy environment ensuring that a quality basic education is more widely available on an equitable and sustainable basis assisting vulnerable and at risk populations, primarily women and children, with social services and protection.

Combating corruption by promoting good governance, responsible management, and accountability is a cross-cutting theme of all USAID programs in Benin.

USAID manages three presidential initiatives:

• The President's Malaria Initiative (PMI), to cut malaria deaths by 50 percent in pregnant women and children under five years of age;

• The Women's Justice and Empowerment Initiative (WJEI) to combat gender-based violence and promote the rights of women; and

• The African Education Initiative (AEI), to promote girls primary school enrollment and completion, and improve management of the basic education system.

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Last Updated on: November 19, 2009