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Innovation: Cotonou will host AfriLabs’ annual gathering on Nov. 18–20, bringing more than 1,200 founders, investors and policymakers from over 70 countries. Benin’s new AI pilot, backed by UNESCO and Chinese partners, also aims to build AI skills through curriculum development and teacher training. Energy and Jobs: Power shortages remain a brake on business growth, while Benin’s 8.1% GDP growth in 2025 brought only a 0.2% rise in employment at large companies. The World Bank estimates poverty at 41.1%. Digital Finance: Benin leads the UEMOA region in small mobile-money payments, while new Innobox mobile labs in Parakou and Porto-Novo aim to widen access to digital tools.

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