AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFuel Supply: Benin’s Commerce Ministry is restricting petrol sales at stations to vehicle tanks as queues persist and fuel is diverted to informal resellers. Officials say depots hold three to six months of reserves, but distribution remains strained. Economic Debate: Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion is among the speakers announced for Benin’s December Scientific Days of Economics, focused on innovation, growth and inclusive development. Regional Industry: Stellantis has placed Benin among 10 African markets coordinated from Algeria, a management shift that brings regional visibility but no announced new investment. Growth and Jobs: Reports highlight a gap between Benin’s strong growth and weak job creation, with unreliable electricity cited as a drag on businesses and employment. 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 skills and technology.
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