Compact Signing Ceremony for the Benin-Niger Regional Transport Compact

On December 14, 2022 MCC signed its first regional compact, a $504 million grant with Benin and Niger to improve the trade corridor between the port of Cotonou in Benin and the capital city of Niamey, Niger.

Related Country Programs

  • Benin-Niger Regional Transport Compact

    The Benin-Niger Regional Transport Compact will increase regional trade, attract investment, and contribute to the region’s efforts to reduce poverty through economic growth.

Related Sectors

Roads and Transportation Infrastructure

Safe, reliable, and cost-effective roads improve access to public services like healthcare and schools, lower the time and cost of bringing goods to market, and facilitate regional and international trade – all of which help drive growth and fight poverty.