‘Benin’ Archives
Major Sector Growth Rates in Benin (2008-2009)
The following table lists the growth rates for major sectors in Benin, covering both 2008 and 2009. Sector 2008 (%) 2009 (%) Agriculture 3.6 4.5 Mining and quarrying 7.7 7.1 Manufacturing 3.2 2.2 Electricity, [...]
Registering Property in Benin
Registering property in Benin takes approximately 120 days as compared to about 81 days for the Sub-Saharan Africa region. This piece outlines the general technical procedures for registering property in Benin, according to the Doingbusiness.org database by the World Bank. The procedures listed are based on an entrepreneur purchasing property, [...]
Provinces in Benin
The following is a list of each province, including capital, physical size, and population, in Benin. Name Capital Area (sq. km) Population [...]
News about Benin: Business, Investment and Trade – Week of July 19, 2010
This article is a news feed pulled from Google News about business, investment, and trade in Benin. + Election Determines Quality Of Lead - Nigeria Daily Independent - independentngonline.com 07/22/2010 + Election Determines Quality Of LeadNigeria Daily IndependentI have done some studies at Zimbabwean Farm, Tsonga, Kwara State; Songhai [...]
Benin: Government Leaders and Key Ministries
 The following list includes the government leaders – the head of state and his/her cabinet – and key ministries of the Benin as of June 29, 2010. Pres. Thomas YAYI Boni Min. of State in Charge of Economic Forecasting & Development Pascal Irene KOUPAKI Min. of State in Charge of National Defense Issifou Kgui [...]
Multilateral and Regional Agreements Affecting Multinational Corporations in Benin
Transnational corporations (TNCs), both foreign and native, in Benin may be affected by the following multilateral or regional agreements to which Benin is a party. Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards of 10 June 1958. Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes Between States and Nationals of [...]
Laws Affecting Multinational Corporations in Benin
Foreign affliates of transnational corporations (TNCs) in Benin are likely subject to the laws listed below, which are not necessarily the entire set of laws to which a TNC is subjected. Bangui Agreement, March 1977 (Annex I); Source: WIPO (http://www.wipo.org). Bangui Agreement, March 1977 (Annex III); Source: WIPO [...]
Major Foreign Multinational Corporations in Benin
Major transnational corporations (TNCs) that have foreign affiliates in Benin are listed below. For further information on foreign direct investment in Benin, check out the World Investment Directory 2008: Africa by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Company Home Country Sector AGF Bénin [...]
Starting (Registering) a Business in Benin
Starting a business in Benin takes approximately 31 days as compared to about 45.6 days for the Sub-Saharan Africa region. This piece outlines the general technical procedures for starting a business in Benin, according to the Doingbusiness.org database by the World Bank. It includes details and requirements to be in good standing with all [...]
Mining Operations in Benin
The following table lists mineral facilities in operation in Benin as of 2006. For detailed and updated information, contact the national mining and/or minerals agency in Benin. Location/Name Mineral Owner/Operator Cotonou Plant Cement Ciments du Benin S.A. (Lafarge Group is significant minority [...]
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