devinitorg/iati-policy-markers huggingface dataset:
Not Applicable Benin Regional Compact - Non-allocated Funds Project - Non-allocated Funds Activity: Compact Development Funding (CDF) is used pre-[COMPACT/THRESHOLD] for key project preparation work such as the feasibility and environmental impact studies, engineering designs, baseline surveys, financial management and procurement technical assistance, and other specialized analysis to help MCC determine the final suitability and scope of investments, costs, implementation risks, and mitigation measures.
Not Applicable Benin Power Compact - Gender Integration Project - Non-allocated Funds activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support MCC's assessment of the MCA's projects for social impact, documented in the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, and oversee the social impact risks throughout implementation.
Not Applicable Benin Power Compact - Procurement And Administration - Non-allocated Funds activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support MCC's assessment and oversight of the MCA's procurement agent and its procurement procedures.
Initial Technical Studies Benin - Access To Markets Projects - Initial Technical Studies activity: Compact Development Funding (CDF) is used pre-compact for key project preparation work such as the feasibility and environmental impact studies, engineering designs, baseline surveys, financial management and procurement technical assistance, and other specialized analysis to help MCC determine the final suitability and scope of investments, costs, implementation risks, and mitigation measures.
Program Administration and Control The Accountable Entity's, the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Benin Regional, project administrative costs, which include staff salaries, financial audits, and fiscal and procurement agent fees.
Regional Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project Benin Regional Compact - Regional Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (Corridor Infrastructure Project): By improving 210 kilometers of roads in both countries, the project aims to reduce vehicle operating costs and increase travel speeds, leading to faster and more efficient transit for goods between markets and along the transport corridor. The installation of road safety infrastructure is also expected to reduce road accidents and, in turn, reduce the risk of injury and death to road users.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Board of Directors in its quarterly meeting on September 13,2023 discussed recent developments in Niger. On August 24, MCC announced a pause on all preparatory work?on the Niger Regional Transport Compact due to the military's actions against the democratically elected government. These actions and recent events in Niger are contrary to MCC's statutorily mandated eligibility criteria and the agency's commitment to democratic governance and upholding the rule of law. All MCC partner countries are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to these principles to remain eligible for MCC investments. Acknowledging the continued state of affairs in Niger, the Board approved the suspension of all MCC assistance to Niger.
Energy Facility Management Activity Benin Power Compact - Access to Electricity Project - Energy Facility Management Activity: Compact Development Funding (CDF) is used pre-compact for key project preparation work such as the feasibility and environmental impact studies, engineering designs, baseline surveys, financial management and procurement technical assistance, and other specialized analysis to help MCC determine the final suitability and scope of investments, costs, implementation risks, and mitigation measures.
Audit An Accountable Entity's, the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Benin, costs for its financial audits, which are conducted by a third party.
Port Security & Landside Improvements Activity Benin - Access To Markets Projects - Port Security & Landside Improvements Activity: the "Port Security and Landside Improvements Activity": MCC Funding will support the following capital improvements and other goods and services at the Port: (i) Port security. Acquisition and installation of, and training associated with, an integrated security system for compliance with ISPS standards, including oceanographic monitoring systems, video surveillance systems, and radio communications systems. (ii) Landside Improvements. (iii) Fish/seafood inspection and handling facility ("BOC") services.
Program Development Benin Power Compact - Program Development project: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support the MCA's compact design process across multiple sectors.
Not Applicable Benin Power Compact - Infrastructure Project - Non-allocated Funds activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support MCC's assessment and oversight of the MCA's infrastructure project to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Not Applicable Benin Power Compact - Infrastructure Project - Non-allocated Funds activity: Compact Development Funding (CDF) is used pre-compact for key project preparation work such as the feasibility and environmental impact studies, engineering designs, baseline surveys, financial management and procurement technical assistance, and other specialized analysis to help MCC determine the final suitability and scope of investments, costs, implementation risks, and mitigation measures.
Program Administration and Control The Accountable Entity's, the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Benin, administrative costs, which include staff salaries, financial audits, and fiscal and procurement agent fees.
Not Applicable Benin Power Compact - Roads Project - Non-allocated Funds activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION Benin Power Compact - Monitoring and Evaluation - MONITORING AND EVALUATION activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance and/or collect data to support the design and implementation of the MCA's M&E and Economic Analysis frameworks, through compact implementation and evaluation stages.
Environmental Assessments Benin Power Compact - Environmental Assessments project: In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to develop and oversee the implementation of an Environmental and Social Assessment.
Audit An Accountable Entity's, the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Benin Regional, costs for its financial audits, which are conducted by a third party.
Environmental Assessments Benin - Environmental Assessments project: In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to develop and oversee the implementation of an Environmental and Social Assessment.
Fiscal Control and Procurement Management Benin - CONTROLS Project - Fiscal Control and Procurement Management activity: this activity was used in the past for accounting purposes but it is not currently an active activity for the program. It has no funds either committed or disbursed against it and has a sector code of 99810 (sector not specified).
Off-Grid Clean Energy Facility Activity (Tranche I) Benin Power Compact - Electricity Distribution Project - Off-Grid Clean Energy Facility Activity (Tranche I): this activity was used in the past for accounting purposes but it is not currently an active activity for the program. It has no funds either committed or disbursed against it and has a sector code of 99810 (sector not specified).
Not Applicable Benin Power Compact - LAND TENURE PROJECT - Non-allocated Funds activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete.
Financial Enabling Environmental Activity Benin - Access To Financial Services Project - Financial Enabling Environmental Activity: The objective of the Financial Enabling Environment Activity is to identify and support legal and policy changes that are needed to facilitate the deepening and expansion of the financial sector in Benin. The Financial Enabling Environment Activity consists of the following sub-activities: Strengthening of Microfinance Supervision: Support for Cellule de Microfinance ("Cellule"), microfinance supervisory authority in the Ministry of Finance, and for audits of microfinance institutions. Multi-stakeholder forums: Conduct of electronic and / or physical forums to discuss potential improvements to laws and policies relating to an expanded financial sector and use of land titles as collateral. Improvement of regulatory environment: Support for financial sector regulatory changes by funding the analysis of and advocacy for such changes. Credit Bureau capacity building: Building the capacity of the MFI credit information bureau so that it can track the payment history of borrowers more accurately. Land titles as collateral: Provision of support to assist ability of financial institutions to use land titles as collateral in loans or refinancings.
Not Applicable Benin - Non-allocated Funds - Non-allocated Funds activity: this activity was used in the past for accounting purposes but it is not currently an active activity for the program. It has no funds either committed or disbursed against it and has a sector code of 99810 (sector not specified).
Agriculture Project Benin - Agriculture Project: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support MCC's assessment and oversight of the MCA's agriculture projects to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Not Applicable Benin Power Compact - Non-allocated Funds - Non-allocated Funds activity: the activity was used in the past for accounting purposes but it is not currently an active activity for the program. It has no funds either committed or disbursed against it and has a sector code of 99810 (sector not specified).
Access to Markets Project Benin - Access To Markets Projects: This project was designed to modernize the Port of Cotonou by improving management performance, physical security, and cargo capacity, thereby reducing transportation costs to consumers. Customs reforms and IT investments complemented physical and management improvements. By 2013, a private concessionaire is expected to invest over $130 million in a new cargo terminal.
Not Applicable Benin - Non-allocated Funds project: Compact Development Funding (CDF) is used pre-compact for key project preparation work such as the feasibility and environmental impact studies, engineering designs, baseline surveys, financial management and procurement technical assistance, and other specialized analysis to help MCC determine the final suitability and scope of investments, costs, implementation risks, and mitigation measures.
Access To Financial Services Project Benin - Access To Financial Services Project: This project aimed to improve the efficiency of financial institutions and micro, small and medium enterprises by increasing access to financial services and improving productivity; strengthened supervision aimed to increase the microfinance institutions' self-sufficiency, decrease portfolios at risk, and increase loans guaranteed with land titles.
Legal and Regulatory Benin Power Compact - Legal and Regulatory project: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support MCC's assessment and oversight of the MCA's land administration project to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Not Applicable Benin Power Compact - M&E - Economic Analysis - Non-allocated Funds activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance and/or collect data to support the design and implementation of the MCA's Economic Analysis frameworks , through compact implementation and evaluation stages.
Not Applicable Benin Power Compact - Energy Sector Project - Non-allocated Funds activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support MCC's assessment and oversight of the MCA's energy projects to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Monitoring and Evaluation Benin - Monitoring and Evaluation project: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance and/or collect data to support the design and implementation of the MCA's M&E and Economic Analysis frameworks, through compact implementation and evaluation stages.
Baseline Data Collection Benin - Monitoring and Evaluation - Baseline Data Collection activity: Compact Development Funding (CDF) is used pre-compact for key project preparation work such as the feasibility and environmental impact studies, engineering designs, baseline surveys, financial management and procurement technical assistance, and other specialized analysis to help MCC determine the final suitability and scope of investments, costs, implementation risks, and mitigation measures.
Program Administration Benin Regional Compact - Program Administration and Control Project - Program Administration Activity: Compact Development Funding (CDF) is used pre-compact for key project preparation work such as the feasibility and environmental impact studies, engineering designs, baseline surveys, financial management and procurement technical assistance, and other specialized analysis to help MCC determine the final suitability and scope of investments, costs, implementation risks, and mitigation measures.
Not Applicable Benin Regional Compact - M&E - Economic Analysis - Non-allocated Funds activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance and/or collect data to support the design and implementation of the MCA's Economic Analysis frameworks , through compact implementation and evaluation stages.
Not Applicable Benin - Agriculture Project - Non-allocated Funds activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support MCC's assessment and oversight of the MCA's agriculture projects to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Regulatory Strengthening and Capacity Building Project Benin Regional Compact - Regulatory Strengthening and Capacity Building Project: Compact Development Funding (CDF) is used pre-compact for key project preparation work such as the feasibility and environmental impact studies, engineering designs, baseline surveys, financial management and procurement technical assistance, and other specialized analysis to help MCC determine the final suitability and scope of investments, costs, implementation risks, and mitigation measures.
Transport Sector Reform Activity Benin Regional Compact - Regional Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project - Transport Sector Reform Activity: Compact Development Funding (CDF) is used pre-[COMPACT/THRESHOLD] for key project preparation work such as the feasibility and environmental impact studies, engineering designs, baseline surveys, financial management and procurement technical assistance, and other specialized analysis to help MCC determine the final suitability and scope of investments, costs, implementation risks, and mitigation measures.
Benin-Due Diligence Fund Benin: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete.
Electricity Distribution Project Benin Power Compact - Electricity Distribution Project: This project will build a national distribution control center and modernize the grid in Cotonou, Benin's largest city, and selected regional urban areas.  This investment will upgrade Benin's electricity distribution infrastructure to reduce losses, improve system reliability and reduce outages, and expand network capacity to accommodate rapidly growing demand. This project will increase Benin's domestic generation capacity by up to 78 megawatts (MW) through investments in solar (MCC's largest to date at 45MW), thermal (rehabilitation of 32 MW) and hydro generation (rehabilitation of 1 MW run of river unit). These investments are expected to dramatically increase the amount of installed capacity in Benin�equivalent to one-third of the country's current peak demand�while helping the country reduce its reliability on energy imports.
Not Applicable Benin - Program Development - Non-allocated Funds activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support the MCA's compact design process across multiple sectors.
Fiscal Management Benin Regional Compact - Program Administration and Control Project - Fiscal Management: Compact Development Funding (CDF) is used pre-compact for key project preparation work such as the feasibility and environmental impact studies, engineering designs, baseline surveys, financial management and procurement technical assistance, and other specialized analysis to help MCC determine the final suitability and scope of investments, costs, implementation risks, and mitigation measures.
Procurement Management An Accountable Entity's, the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Benin Power Compact, costs for its Procurement Agent, who is responsible for overseeing all the procurement processes for the Accountable Entity.
Not Applicable Pending subsequent report; Non-allocated funds requested by the MCA Benin Regional which have yet to be reallocated to a project/activity by the MCA on their financial reports.
Policy Activity Benin - Access To Land Project - Policy Activity: Building from the Government's commitment to land reform, under this Policy Activity, MCC funds will support three-stages to establish a more cohesive, functional land policy. The three stages are analysis, policy formulation and legal reform. This Policy Activity is national in scope and will address both urban and rural issues. The Policy Activity will also support drafting of a National Land Policy Decree, drafting of any needed legislation and or amendments, and, finally, the compilation of land laws into a new Land Code to reinforce cohesiveness.
Road Rehabilitation Activity Benin Regional Compact - Regional Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (Corridor Infrastructure Project) - Road Rehabilitation Activity:  the Activity seeks to rehabilitate approximately 210 kilometers of road across both countries focusing on 83 kilometers of road between Bohicon and Dassa in Benin and approximately 127 kilometers of road between Niamey and Dosso in Niger.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Board of Directors in its quarterly meeting on September 13,2023 discussed recent developments in Niger. On August 24, MCC announced a pause on all preparatory work?on the Niger Regional Transport Compact due to the military's actions against the democratically elected government. These actions and recent events in Niger are contrary to MCC's statutorily mandated eligibility criteria and the agency's commitment to democratic governance and upholding the rule of law. All MCC partner countries are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to these principles to remain eligible for MCC investments. Acknowledging the continued state of affairs in Niger, the Board approved the suspension of all MCC assistance to Niger.