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Governance: Success StoriesFighting Corruption: Beninese Civil Society Takes Charge. Although contract tampering is still a problem in the Government of Benin's procurement services, the participation of civil society has led to the strong denunciation of public officials involved in corruption at all levels. Today, victimized citizens of corruption count on FONAC (a civil society anti-corruption entity) to come to their rescue.USAID's Support Improves the Credibility of Benin's Judicial System. Applying the full force of the law to those guilty of corruption is an important step toward establishing accountability. Despite various government efforts to combat corruption, many Beninese are losing confidence in the ability of the judiciary and other public institutions to prosecute high-level officials guilty of corruption. Thus, in an environment characterized by inefficient rule of law, where corruption is condoned within government circles, Beninese are not fully aware of the negative impact of this national plague on civil society. For example, corruption is so entrenched that judges flout the law with impunity. Village Banking: Investing in Each Other. Empowering Local Microfinance Institutions in Benin is Vital Finance's key to success.
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