/ 12 February 1999

DANISH AID FOR BENIN

DENMARK has agreed to give Benin 44 billion CFA francs (about $76 million) over five years to alleviate poverty and promote development. As well as helping to increase public participation in development, the money will go to promoting human rights and good governance, Beninese officials on Friday. The donation is the result of talks held in Cotonou in Benin this week.