Role of agriculture in economics of Republic of Benin

The Economy of Republic of Benin is highly dependent on agriculture. Agriculture gives job for 70% of population and the population is about 10 million people. Despite of economic and structural reforms carried out by the international organizations (The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund), poverty is still widespread phenomenon in the country. However, the country has competitive benefits such as good climate for agricultural production, good geographic position, developed relations with neighbouring countries that do not have sea ports.