On Tuesday 18 March 2025, two financing agreements ont été signées between Benin and the Union European. These agreements are intended to strengthen the competitiveness of the Autonomous Port of Cotonou and to promote the leadership of women and girls in Benin

The funding granted in the form of donations amounts to 20 million euros, or about 13 billion CFA francs. They are part of the Global Gateway strategy and the Government Action Programme (PAG) 2021-2026. ProPort II, the first program benefits from a budget of 15 million euros (about 10 billion FCFA). économie The objective of this program is to integrate the Port of Cotonou into an efficient maritime and coastal ecosystem, an engine of growth for the national economy. Its vision is to improve the governance and performance of the sustainable blue porteconomy tout en favorisant une style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style”, serif">. The second program is dedicated to promoting the leadership of women and girls. Endowed with 5 million euros (about 3 billion FCFA), it aims to strengthen their participation in decision-making, in accordance with the Politique National Gender Promotion Act and the 2021-2025 Equality Action Plan of The European Union .