Benin | Humanitarian response (April–December 2020)
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Following the first confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in Benin, the Government put in place a series of urgent measures, including essential health-related movement restrictions in 15 communes in the southern part of the country, preventing anyone from traveling within and outside the area. Although the Government lifted most of the restrictions at the beginning of June, their socio-economic impacts were felt by the population as they exacerbated the prolonged border closure with Nigeria, affecting economic activities with growth projected to decrease by 3.2 percent in 2020. Reduced demand interrupted supply chains and affected economic activity, which may lead to increased job losses, underemployment and losses in revenues. According to the Government’s Plan to mitigate the effects and impacts of COVID-19 on the agriculture sector and food security and nutrition, the pandemic will generally lead to the deterioration of food security. FAO is thus supporting the Government of Benin in addressing rising needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.