A small open economy, Benin has seen growth that is above average for the region. The volatility of high growth spells … the structural transformation of its economy driven by new growth drivers capable of sustaining an economic acceleration …, lifting labor productivity and creating quality jobs for its young labor force, including women. While Benin's economy has …

Urbanization is the single most important transformation that the African continent will undergo this century. More … than half of Africa's population will live in its cities by 2040. In the face of rapid urbanization, there is a narrow … through the urbanization process and in some countries, a large number of people reside in rural areas. Rapid urbanization, if …