1. Security and Tourism:
Located in West Africa, Benin is a coastal country bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south and several countries in the Sahel region to the north. Over the past decade, Benin has experienced political stability, peace and sustained economic growth. The advancement of democracy and human rights, as well as sound political management, are priority policies of the Government of Benin. The people of Benin are very hospitable.
The people of Benin are peace-loving, wise and industrious. It is considered as one of the most human civilizations in Africa. It is a tourist destination like no other. Benin has many rich and varied treasures for tourists. The Government of Benin is committed to supporting these treasures through its national policy on tourism development in order to expand the country's tourism potential and to compete actively in the international tourism market.
2. Industry:
Benin's infrastructure is weak, with outdated equipment and low production capacity.In 2013, the ratio of output to GDP was 13%. The main industries are food processing, textile and building materials. The industrial population accounts for about 11.6% of the country's labor force. Since the implementation of structural adjustment, some enterprises have been privatized, and the remaining large state-owned enterprises will be privatized one by one.
3. Medical care:
As of 2006, there were 1,302 medical and health institutions of various types, including five national hospitals (National Central Hospital in Cotonou, Tuberculosis Central Hospital, Psychiatric Center Hospital, Geriatric Center Hospital and Lagoon Maternity and Child Health Center), five provincial central hospitals and a number of Bururi ulcer hospitals (Porto-Novo Hospital, Lokosha Hospital, Abomey, Ouidah and Natidan hospitals), 34 communal hospitals and 508 health centers at all levels. There are also 890 private hospitals and clinics. Benin has 90% coverage of health services. There are 4,053 hospital beds and 5,833 medical personnel of all types in the country***.
According to the World Health Organization, in 2011, Benin's total national healthcare expenditure accounted for 4.5% of GDP, and per capita healthcare expenditure was $68 according to purchasing power parity.Between 2006 and 2013, there was an average of one doctor and eight nursing and midwifery staff per 10,000 people; between 2006 and 2012, there were an average of five hospital beds per 10,000 people.