Benin

Middle East and Africa ranks the lowest in terms of internet penetration. However, with the affordability of smartphones and increasing investment in ICT, the region is the fastest growing in terms of internet users. Gulf countries outstand with…

Economic freedom in Benin is improving, but democracy is being eroded by a more authoritarian style of governance. Strength in agriculture will support solid economic development in the medium term, but reliance on Nigeria is a risk for the external…