Benin-AfricaRice Partnership

The once-powerful kingdom of
Dahomey and more recently one of Africa's largest cotton producers, Benin is
today one of the continent’s strongest democracies. 




Thanks to its democratic values,
peace and stability, the country’s international stature has continued to grow.
In January 2012, Benin President Yayi Boni was elected Chairperson of the
African Union. 



Since Benin’s economy is