- Risk key
- Low
- MODERATELY LOW
- MODERATE
- MODERATELY HIGH
- HIGH
Benin Corruption Report
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Snapshot
Corruption is a very high risk across most sectors in Benin. Petty bribery and systems of patronage are common obstacles, especially when interacting with the judiciary, law enforcement and customs authorities. Public funds are often diverted, harming the implementation of affected projects and effectively deterring foreign investment. A law against corruption (in French) criminalizes active and passive bribery in the public and private sectors, but its provisions are poorly enforced. Even though undue advantages are illegal, bribery, facilitation payments and gifts are commonplace.