TABLE OF CONTENTS -- LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS -- LIST OF TABLES -- LIST OF DIAGRAMS -- LIST OF BOXES -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -- INTRODUCTION -- I. ANALYSIS OF POVERTY TRENDS AND ECONOMIC POLICIES IMPLEMENTED IN 2003 -- II. PROGRESS REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PRSP MATRIX OF MEASURES IN 2003 -- III. IMPLEMENTATION OF PRSP MONITORING AND EVALUATION MECHANISMS AND ACTION PLAN -- CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS -- Appendices
Summary
The Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) on Benin analyzes poverty trends and economic policies. The gap between the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) poverty line and trends recorded in Benin is still considerable, especially in terms of the depth and gravity of poverty. Progress on good governance and institutional capacity building was uneven. To achieve the overall and sectoral targets set by the PRSP, additional funds must be mobilized for implementing the final phase. It will also be important to start reflecting on the next PRSP, including a plan to evaluate implementation
