Score: 52.89
Rank: 13

Benin

Overview

Benin is located in Western Africa and a member of the Economic Community of West African State( ECOWAS) and Community of Sahel–Saharan States (CEN-SAD) Economic Region. When assessing its wildlife economy, Benin has a Wildlife Economy Investment Index Score of 52.89 ranking 13th out of 53 African countries and the 4th out of 15 African Countries within the ECOWAS Economic Region and 6th out of 28 in the CEN-SAD Economic region.

In terms of its wildlife status, Benin has a wildlife status sub-index score of 40.2, ranking 31st out of 54 African countries and an investment enabling environment sub-index score of 65.58, ranking 10th out of 53 African countries.

To conduct a comparative analysis of Benin against another African country, refer to the WEII dashboard.

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WEII SCORE

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ENABLING ENVIRONMENT SUBINDEX

Category Ranks & Scores

The Wildlife Economy Investment Index is divided into five categories: Wildlife Management, Public Sector Capacity, Ease of Doing Business, Investment Safety, and Wildlife Assets (0=lowest to 100=best).

Subcategory Ranks & Scores

The Wildlife Economy Investment Index is divided into 18 subcategories, each rated on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 100 (best) which are Wildlife management effectiveness, Protected Areas, Infrastructures, Security and stability, Access to finances, Wildlife legal framework, Key Biodiversity Areas, Property rights, Business operations, Rule of law, Endemic species, Access to markets, Labor market, Corruption, Social inclusion, Money growth, Species richness, and Ecological habitats.

Benin National Report

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