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The European Union in Benin: A long-term partnership 

The EU and Benin are long-standing partners (for 60 years). The EU, through its Delegation in Cotonou, strong relations have been forged with Benin both in development cooperation and in the political, economic, commercial and cultural fields.  

The EU defends the vision of a true partnership with Benin, which includes a political dialogue on subjects of common interest such as security, multilateralism and the defense of universal values including human rights and democracy, regional integration and the fight against climate change. 

  • Building of the Delegation of the European Union in Benin Avenue Clozel - Administrative Building

    Building of the Delegation of the European Union in Benin Avenue Clozel - Administrative Building.

    Copyright: EU Delegation to Benin.

Actions of the European Union in Benin

Since the creation of the first European Development Fund in 1957, Benin has benefited from more than 1.5 billion euros (1 billion FCFA) invested in all priority sectors for a fair and sustainable development of the country and its population.  

The EU is one of Benin's most important partners in the governance sector, including public finance reform and the fight against corruption as well as decentralization for better management and resolution of problems at the local level.  

The EU is also committed to the development of key sectors of the economy, particularly agriculture and energy, in order to contribute to access to electricity for Beninese people.  

It also supports the strengthening of a strong and diverse civil society, which is at the heart of public policies.  

The EU in Benin continues to promote the defense of human rights, the rule of law and values. 

Internal Organization of the Delegation

A total workforce of 40 people under the responsibility of the Ambassador, Stéphane MUND

Located in Cotonou, very close to GANHI Shopping Area, at 10 minutes from the airport, the Delegation currently has a total staff of 40 people.  

Apart from the Ambassador who leads the Political dialogue, the activities of the Delegation are organized around:  

  • The Political, Press and Information Section.
  • The Cooperation Section.
  • The Finance, Contracts and Audits Section.
  • The Administration Section.

Staff

  • Ambassador, Head of Delegation
  • Defense Attaché
  • Civil Police Attaché
  • Secretariat
  • Secretariat Support

POLITICAL, PRESS AND INFORMATION 

  • Head of Section. 
  • Press and Information Manager.
  • Secretary of Political, Press and Information. 

COOPERATION 

  • Head of the Cooperation.
  • 2 Team Leaders.
  • Energy Program Officers.
  • Public Finance Program Officer.
  • Economics, Public Finance and Private Sector Program Officer. 
  • Agriculture Program Officer.
  • Decentralization Support Program Officer.
  • Civil Society Program Officer.
  • Water and Sanitation Program Officer. 
  • Justice and Human Rights and Instrument for Stability Program Officer.  
  • Secretary. 

Human Rights focal point: [email protected] 

FINANCES, CONTRACTS AND AUDITING

  • Head of the Section.
  • 3 Finance and Contract Managers - Initiation. 
  • Assistant Accountant.
  • Secretary. 

ADMINISTRATION 

  • Head of the Administration.
  • Administrative Assistant.
  • 2 Accountants.
  • Computer Scientist. 
  • Logistician.
  • Secretary of the Section.  
  • Drivers.

Functional email from the Delegation: [email protected]