EU steps up its support for Benin with EUR 184 million

On 9 December 2016, Mr Neven Mimica, Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development,signed a new package of financial support worth EUR 184 million in the presence of the President of Benin, Mr Patrice Talon.

The package comprised direct support to the national budget and support for the decentralisation process.

Through their signature, the authorities of the European Union and Benin allowed the putting into force two flagship governance programmes in Benin which goal was to support the government's efforts to decrease poverty and champion reforms.