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Road Maintenance Strategic Plan Activity Benin Regional Compact - Regional Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (Corridor Infrastructure Project) - Road Maintenance Activity:  the Activity aims to implement policy and institutional reforms to assist Benin and Niger to strengthen the planning, financing, and execution of road maintenance.

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.
Road Rehabilitation Activity Benin Regional Compact - Regional Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project -  Road Rehabilitation 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.
Data Quality Activity Benin Power Compact - Monitoring and Evaluation - Data Quality 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.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION Benin - Program Administration and Control - MONITORING AND EVALUATION 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.
Benin II-Compact Benin Power Compact: This program targets poor electricity infrastructure, a binding constraint to economic growth in Benin, where the insufficient quantity and quality of electricity results in reduced productivity, output, and investment for businesses, less effective delivery of public and social services and diminished well-being and economic opportunity for households. This program will address these core problems through policy reforms and institutional strengthening, large-scale investments in energy generation and distribution infrastructure and off-grid electrification to expand access in a country where only one-third of the population has access to electricity.
Financial Sector Benin - Financial Sector 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 financial project to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Not Applicable Benin - Legal and Regulatory - 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 land administration project to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Infrastructure Project Benin Power Compact - Infrastructure 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.
Benin Regional Compact-Compact In 2018, MCC's board selected Benin and Niger as eligible to develop regional compacts to allow the countries to work together to reduce poverty and build inclusive, sustainable economic growth throughout their region. Strengthening regional trade is a top priority for the governments of Benin and Niger, and the Regional Transport Compact will advance this shared priority with a grant of $504 million: $202 million for Benin and $302 million for Niger, with an additional contribution of $15 million each from Benin and Niger.

The trade corridor between the port of Cotonou in Benin and the capital city of Niamey, Niger is one of the busiest crossings in West Africa, with up to 1,000 vehicles crossing per day, a high percentage of which are trucks carrying goods to market. Strengthening and rehabilitating this corridor will allow goods to flow faster and more efficiently through the Port of Cotonou, reaching additional markets in the region and beyond. The compact will include two projects: the Corridor Infrastructure Project and the Efficient Corridor Operations Project.

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.
Capacity Building Activity Benin - Access To Financial Services Project - Capacity Building Activity: The overall goal of this Activity is to broaden and deepen the financial sector in Benin by improving both the supply of and demand for financial services. It is intended to build the capacity of financial institutions, as well as to improve MSMEs' creditworthiness and ability to use financial services productively. This Project Activity involves two sub-activities: Demand and feasibility assessments; and a financial innovation and expansion challenge facility ("FINECF" or the "Challenge Facility")
Agribusiness Development Activity Benin Power Compact - AGRICULTURE BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROJECT - Agribusiness Development 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.
Courts Activity Benin - Access To Justice Project - Courts Activity: The activity will allow Benin to move forward its ten year plan for improvement of the judiciary by providing basic training, court management, guidance, and physical and institutional infrastructure. MCC Funding will support the following activities: (i) Training of judges and court personnel. (ii) Inspection General Service. (iii) Legal Information Center.
Infrastructure Project Benin - Infrastructure 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 infrastructure project to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
609g agreement/Entry into Force Benin - Agriculture Project - 609g agreement/Entry into Force 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.
Land Administration System Improvement Benin - Land Administration System Improvement 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.
Studies Activity Benin - Access To Markets Projects - Studies: the Feasibility Studies and Assessments ("Studies Activity"): (i) Conduct of initial technical studies (engineering pre-feasibility, environmental and economic) ("Initial Technical Studies") to evaluate in further detail the costs, engineering and environmental aspects of the key waterside components of the Markets Project.  (ii) conduct of detailed engineering and economic feasibility studies of the entire Markets Project, including studies to ensure appropriate scheduling and budgeting have been established. (iii) conduct of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments ("ESIAs") for landside improvements (iv) development of a revised master plan for the Port that consolidates the expected improvements, operational environment and land use for long term planning purposes which master plan shall be completed in conjunction with the feasibility studies work
Business Registration Activity Benin - Access To Markets Projects - Business Registration 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).
Utility Strengthening Activity Benin Power Compact - Power Sector Reform Project - Utility Strengthening Activity: The activity aims to ensure the operational independence of Societe Beninoise d'Energie Electrique ("SBEE") and improve its core business functions so as to become more financially viable and better able to serve its customers. Together with the sector-wide improvements from the Institutional Strengthening Activity, the Utility Strengthening Activity is expected to help improve key aspects of SBEE's operations and to result in its ability to better provide power to consumers of all income classes.
Not Applicable Pending subsequent report; Non-allocated funds requested by the MCA Regional Benin which have yet to be reallocated to a project/activity by the MCA on their financial reports.
CONTROLS Benin - CONTROLS Project: this project was used in the past for accounting purposes but it is not currently an active project 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 Electricity Project Benin Power Compact - Access to Electricity Project: This project is MCC's largest off-grid electrification effort to date and will support policy reforms as well as infrastructure financing.  With this investment, the gap in access to power for two thirds of Benin's population will be addressed through project financing for renewable energy solutions for the poor.
Not Applicable Benin Power Compact - 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.
Infrastructure Activity Benin - Infrastructure Project - Infrastructure 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.
Hydroelectric Generation Activity Benin Power Compact - Electricity Generation Project - Hydroelectric Generation 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.
Access To Land Project Benin - Access To Land Project: This project was designed to strengthen property rights and investments by securing land tenure and creating effective, transparent governance of land and property issues. This project was expected to increase land security and reduce the time and cost to obtain a land title.
609g agreement/Entry into Force Benin - Land Administration System Improvement - 609g agreement/Entry into Force 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 land administration project to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Legal and Regulatory Benin - 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.
Border Crossing Infrastructure Benin Regional Compact - Regulatory Strengthening and Capacity Building Project - Border Crossing Infrastructure 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 - Corporate Function - Non-allocated Funds activity: Services provided for external events hosted by MCC and our partner countries.
Regional Grid Strengthening Activity Benin Power Compact - Electricity Distribution Project - Regional Grid Strengthening Activity: MCC Funding under the Regional Grid Strengthening Activity will support the replacement of lines, upgrading substations, installation of new switchgear connections and building new substations in three cities in Benin to support the interconnection of this Compact's investments under the Photovoltaic Generation Activity.  Funding also supports construction of connection and network projects.
Not Applicable Benin Regional Compact - 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.
Gender Integration Project Benin Power Compact - Gender Integration 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 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 - Access To Justice Project - 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).
Not Applicable Benin - Environmental Assessments - Non-allocated Funds activity: In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to develop and oversee the implementation of an Environmental and Social Assessment.
Not Applicable Benin Regional Compact - Non-allocated Funds Project: 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 - Water Supply And Sanitation 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 assess and oversee MCC's water and sanitation project to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Off-Grid Clean Energy Facility Activity (Off-Grid Tranche) Benin Power Compact - Access to Electricity Project - Off-Grid Clean Energy Facility Activity (Off-Grid Tranche): The Off-Grid Clean Energy Facility ("OCEF") Activity will increase access to electricity for the currently unconnected majority of the population in rural and peri-urban areas by removing initial cost and investment barriers in the off-grid electricity sector. MCC Funding will support the establishment of OCEF and grants issued thereunder in four primary windows: Critical public infrastructure to provide standalone electricity generation capability ("Window One"); Mini-grids providing electricity generation and distribution for household, commercial, agricultural and industrial use ("Window Two"); Household generation and storage, such as renewable energy sources devices for individual families ("Window Three"); and Energy efficiency measures for buildings, facilities and installations ("Window Four", and together and together with Window One, Window Two and Window Three, the "OCEF Windows").
Program Administration and Control Benin Power Compact - Program Administration and Control 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.
Education and Public Information Activity Benin Power Compact - Power Sector Reform Project - Education and Public Information Activity: The activity aims to inform the public about energy sector policy reforms and to change energy use behavior through information and education about energy efficiency, renewable electricity sources and related topics. To this end, the Education and Public Information Activity will create a program to educate consumers about energy efficiency and renewable energy for household use.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION The Accountable Entity's, the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Benin, monitoring and evaluation costs, which include monitoring, reporting and dissemination, GIS, data collection and data quality reviews.
Monitoring and Evaluation The Accountable Entity's, the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Benin Regional, monitoring and evaluation costs, which include monitoring, reporting and dissemination, GIS, data collection and data quality reviews.
CONTROLS Benin - CONTROLS 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.
Monitoring and Evaluation Benin Power Compact - Monitoring and Evaluation 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.
Administration Benin - Administrative - 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 - Non-allocated Funds - 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.