Adopted Law No. 2016-24 of on the legal framework for public-private partnerships

On 11 October 2016, Benin adopted Law No. 2016-24 on the legal framework for public-private partnerships (PPPs). This law establishes the legal foundation for PPPs in the Republic of Benin and introduces several key changes:

• It provides a comprehensive legal framework for PPPs, clearly defining the types of PPP arrangements, the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders, and the processes for project identification, appraisal, procurement, and contract management.
• It allows for different PPP models, including management contracts, build-operate-own (BOO), build-operate-transfer (BOT), and lease-operate-develop (LOD) arrangements.
• It establishes a dedicated PPP unit to oversee and coordinate PPP projects.
• It emphasizes the importance of environmental, social, and fiscal sustainability in PPP projects. It requires thorough project appraisal and due diligence to assess potential impacts and ensure the long-term viability of projects.
• It includes provisions for dispute resolution.

The changes introduced by Law No. 2016-24 aim to create an enabling environment for PPPs, attract private investment, and improve the delivery of public infrastructure and services in the Republic of Benin.

• Type:

  • Entry and establishment (Ownership and control)

• Industry:

  • Not industry specific

• Sources:

  • Government Portal, Bénin Partenariat public‐privé Loi n°2016‐24 du 11 octobre 2016, https://sgg.gouv.bj/doc/loi-2016-24/, 11 Oct 2016