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In some countries in sub-Saharan Africa, most of the female labor force is in the informal economy. Benin heads the list at 97%.
Girls' enrollment in primary school has increased from 40% in 1991 to 73.46% in 2005.
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Because USAID supports the decentralization of political power, it supports women’s NGO networks and women’s involvement in civil society organizations at community and regional levels.
Visit USAID/BENIN link to the mission Global Snapshots: Benin Homepage
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