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This assessment received government comments and feedback on the finalised data. These comments have been incorporated into the assessment at the GDI research team’s discretion. Usually the comments received highlight where a bill is in formulation, or has recently passed into law, and this has been missed by the country assessor. Only comments which are grounded in evidence are incorporated into the assessment.
Benin
Band
D
Corruption risk
High
Benin Country Brief
Benin AssessmentCorruption risks in Benin’s defence sector are high. high in military operations and procurement. There is little financial transparency and oversight is weak, with strong presidential control and limited parliamentary or public scrutiny. Key laws and whistleblower protections have been repealed, reducing accountability. Nonetheless, some safeguards are in place to prevent military commercial involvement and integrity initiatives show progress, including anti-corruption training of military personnel.
Risk categories
Political
Band
C
52/100
Risk
Moderate
Financial
Band
D
41/100
Risk
High
Personnel
Band
C
56/100
Risk
Moderate
Operational
Band
D
33/100
Risk
High
Procurement
Band
D
35/100
Risk
High
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