Benin | Feasibility Study Strengthening Civil Protection Project

Benin, located in the tropical zone, is particularly vulnerable to multiple natural and human-induced hazards: floods, fires, epidemics, coastal erosion, and population displacement. In light of these increasing risks, strengthening Civil Protection is a strategic priority to improve disaster management and support climate change adaptation.

In this context, AFD commissioned the TDS Group to carry out a feasibility study covering the entire territory of Benin, in support of the two main national institutions involved:

• The National Agency for Civil Protection (ANPC) 
• The National Firefighters Corps (GNSP)

The six-month study was structured around several key phases:

1. Contextual and technical assessment of the Civil Protection system 
2. Detailed analysis of the technical, financial, and scheduling components of the future project
3. Support for project governance and operational preparation for its launch

The deliverables provided by TDS made it possible to:

• Draw up a comprehensive overview of Civil Protection in Benin, including geographic, historical, and institutional characteristics
• Identify specific capacity-building needs for the ANPC and GNSP
• Define priorities in risk prevention and management
• Propose a structured action plan
• Conduct a study on the Value of a Statistical Life (VSL) in Benin
• Formulate operational recommendations
• Design a complete project structure: implementation timeline, projected budget, environmental and social assessment

This study enabled a modernisation of Civil Protection in Benin, defining an integrated approach at both national and regional levels. It seeks to strengthen operational coverage across the entire country, with a particular focus on the most vulnerable areas, especially northern Benin, which faces heightened risks due to climate change and population displacement.