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Romaric Samson

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27 April 2021

Selon les Béninois, le Niveau de Corruption a Diminué, la Lutte du Gouvernement est Bonne / According to the Beninese, the Level of Corruption has Decreased, the Government’s Fight is Successful

Whether it is called bribery, kickbacks, embezzlement, or obstruction of justice, corruption attracts the interest of researchers, activists, and politicians. Defined as the abuse of public office for private gain, it has long been seen as one of the g …

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3 February 2021

Les Béninois Approuvent la Réponse Gouvernementale à la Pandémie de COVID-19 Mais Souhaitent une Assistance Plutôt Équitable / Beninese approve of Government Response to COVID-19 Pandemic but want more Equitable Assistance.

Since March 2020, the Beninese government has taken measures to avoid the spreading of the coronavirus. These measures, which are preventive in nature, consist of quarantining travelers or people who have been exposed to the risk of contamination, and …

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29 March 2018

Local Governance in Benin: A Guarantee of Sustainable Development?

In Benin, since the installation of the first communal and municipal councils in February 2003, decentralization has become one of the pillars of development, making better governance in local matters a fundamental element of the process. Municipal cou …

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24 October 2016

China’s Growing Presence in Africa Wins Largely Positive Popular Reviews

“Strategic collaboration with Africa has become a priority in the global North, East, and West. Powers that once saw the African continent primarily as a source of raw materials now focus on “partnership” and “development,” following the lead of the U. …

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14 January 2016

Building on Progress: Infrastructure Development Still a Major Challenge in Africa

“Infrastructure is a bedrock for development. As an essential part of a supportive environment for investment and livelihood, adequate infrastructure promotes economic growth, reduces poverty, and improves delivery of health and other services. The Afr …

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