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Three years on, local authorities reform fails to take hold

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Beninese President Patrice Talon in Cotonou, June 2022.
Beninese President Patrice Talon in Cotonou, June 2022. © Akintunde Akinleye/EPA/MaxPPP

The new set-up designed to help local authorities manage their budgets more effectively isn't working. Much to the dismay of Beninese President Patrice Talon, who has championed devolution within certain strictly defined limits.

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