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Benin 🇧🇯

Benin currently ranks #158 of 241 on the TBF Abundance Scorecard, scoring -67.23. This country is with a pending direct Money Gate review, strongest in Living Ground and weakest in Repair among 14 scored of 16 evidence categories.

Country profile & diagnostic reading

Data updatedResearch package completed
TBF Abundance Score
-67.2
Evidence before Abundance Gate +20.4
How the headline score is calculated

Evidence before Gate = Σ (published category score × category weight × research coverage) ÷ Σ (category weight × research coverage). The five-part Money Gate sets a proportional ceiling, with Friction already in the category evidence score.

Current evidence: +20.4 · Money Gate: 1.77/20 · Cash-register lock: +91.2 · Graded pressure: +91.2 · Headline: -67.2.

The fully detailed gate formula is explained in the Money Gate method; no international score can independently clear it.

TBF Rank

#158of 241

Global standing based on life reachability

BeninLast recorded move: down from #157 to #158.Recent recorded movements
  1. #157 → #15812 Oct 2026 · 05:13 GMT-0500
  2. #156 → #15812 Oct 2026 · 05:13 GMT-0500
  3. #155 → #15812 Oct 2026 · 05:13 GMT-0500
  4. #154 → #15712 Oct 2026 · 05:13 GMT-0500

Rank journey · newest first

View detailed rank & score history ↗

National Abundance Gate

Money-gated

Graded status · five basics not fully cleared

Research Coverage

88%
Coverage calculation

Sum of each published category weight × its documented scoring coverage ÷ 100. The percentage measures completed scoring slots, not independent verification of every claim. For the current country:

9.0 × 100.0% + 8.0 × 100.0% + 9.0 × 100.0% + 6.0 × 100.0% + 5.0 × 100.0% + 7.0 × 100.0% + 6.0 × 100.0% + 4.0 × 100.0% + 8.0 × 100.0% + 5.0 × 100.0% + 6.0 × 100.0% + 6.0 × 100.0% + 5.0 × 100.0% + 4.0 × 100.0% = 88.00% weighted coverage

Unreviewed international categories do not receive fabricated coverage or zero scores.

14 / 14 domestic categories scored; 2 / 2 international categories with documented research (scores require full audit)

GDP Rank

#121

Shown for context, not as the abundance ranking

Money Gate · Overall Gate 0.7.0

Five basics stand between this country and zero

The five-part direct reading is still pending. Missing gate readings remain pending rather than being converted into invented free-access points.

— Pending

Food

Direct gate evidence pending · no individual gate points assigned

— Pending

Housing / Land

Direct gate evidence pending · no individual gate points assigned

— Pending

Healthcare

Direct gate evidence pending · no individual gate points assigned

— Pending

Transportation

Direct gate evidence pending · no individual gate points assigned

— Pending

Water / Energy

Direct gate evidence pending · no individual gate points assigned

Money Gate · Direct audit pending
  • FoodPending
  • Housing / LandPending
  • HealthcarePending
  • TransportationPending
  • Water / EnergyPending
  • Money still neededNot measured

The existing transitional gate estimate is not split into invented category scores. Five direct category audits are still needed.

Why this reading is pending

The Money Gate total is the sum of the five direct 0–4 readings. Every basic need remains visible separately so one strong area cannot hide another weak one.

Actual calculation

No category-level 0–4 point calculation is available until a direct Money Gate audit is completed.

A country remains money-gated until the total reaches 20 / 20.

Cash-Register Lock
91.2 / 100
Why 91.2 / 100?

The five direct Money Gate readings total 0–20. Every point removes five of the 100 payment-lock units; a 7/20 reading produces a 65/100 lock.

Actual calculation

100 - (1.77 × 5) = 91.15

Friction Economy Pressure
82.3 / 100
Why 82.3 / 100?

Friction is visible as its own 0–100 contextual reading from domestic category rails. Its effect is already in the evidence score and is not applied to the ceiling again.

Actual calculation

(100 - -64.51) ÷ 2 = 82.26 / 100

The weighted Friction rail comes from the published domestic category rails.

Money-gated ceiling
-45.6
Why -45.6?

Each Money Gate point raises the negative ceiling by 2.5 points: 0/20 → −50, 7/20 → −32.5, 10/20 → −25, 19.5/20 → −1.25. At 20/20 the gate is removed, so the evidence score becomes the headline directly.

Actual calculation

91.15 = 91.15 (Friction already counted in category scores)

-50 + 2.5 × 1.77 = -45.6

The transitional value is derived from published domestic Reach and Friction rails only to preserve historical ordering. It is not a substitute for the five direct 0–4 gate findings above and can never clear the Money Gate.

16-category profile

All categories at a glance

All sixteen categories use the −100 to +100 evidence scale once verified. International Welcome and External Footprint remain pending until their rail scores are properly researched. Select a category for sourced findings and transparent calculations.

Category readings & evidence

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9% weight Human Time & Burden Return
+13.8↓

Score breakdown

Human Time & Burden Return

+13.8
Capacity 25%
+55.0× 25%= +13.8 points
Exact point calculation

55.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 13.75 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

Underemployment affected 72% of the labour force and 90.1% of workers were informal in the latest World Bank country context. A current primary average-weekly-hours measure was not secured, so time abundance is not inferred from low headline unemployment.

Reach 35%
+35.0× 35%= +12.3 points
Exact point calculation

35.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 12.25 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Underemployment affected 72% of the labour force and 90.1% of workers were informal in the latest World Bank country context. A current primary average-weekly-hours measure was not secured, so time abundance is not inferred from low headline unemployment.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction 25%
-70.0× 25%= -17.5 points
Exact point calculation

-70.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -17.50 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Underemployment affected 72% of the labour force and 90.1% of workers were informal in the latest World Bank country context. A current primary average-weekly-hours measure was not secured, so time abundance is not inferred from low headline unemployment.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Regeneration 15%
+35.0× 15%= +5.3 points
Exact point calculation

35.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 5.25 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Underemployment affected 72% of the labour force and 90.1% of workers were informal in the latest World Bank country context. A current primary average-weekly-hours measure was not secured, so time abundance is not inferred from low headline unemployment.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+13.8 Published category score+13.8 Contribution to national evidence score+1.4
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Weighted rails: 13.75 + 12.25 + -17.50 + 5.25 = 13.75

Base: 13.75 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +13.8 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 13.75 × (9.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 1.41 points

This category carries 9% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 9.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +1.4 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +20.0

What the evidence found

Benin: Human Time & Burden Return research finding

Underemployment affected 72% of the labour force and 90.1% of workers were informal in the latest World Bank country context. A current primary average-weekly-hours measure was not secured, so time abundance is not inferred from low headline unemployment.

World Bank
8% weight Housing, Shelter & Housing Reach
+13.8↓

Score breakdown

Housing, Shelter & Housing Reach

+13.8
Capacity 25%
+55.0× 25%= +13.8 points
Exact point calculation

55.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 13.75 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

No sufficiently current national housing-adequacy, overcrowding and affordability dataset was secured. Rapid population growth, poverty and uneven urban/rural infrastructure prevent a positive housing inference.

Reach 35%
+35.0× 35%= +12.3 points
Exact point calculation

35.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 12.25 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

No sufficiently current national housing-adequacy, overcrowding and affordability dataset was secured. Rapid population growth, poverty and uneven urban/rural infrastructure prevent a positive housing inference.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction 25%
-70.0× 25%= -17.5 points
Exact point calculation

-70.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -17.50 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

No sufficiently current national housing-adequacy, overcrowding and affordability dataset was secured. Rapid population growth, poverty and uneven urban/rural infrastructure prevent a positive housing inference.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Durability 15%
+35.0× 15%= +5.3 points
Exact point calculation

35.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 5.25 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

No sufficiently current national housing-adequacy, overcrowding and affordability dataset was secured. Rapid population growth, poverty and uneven urban/rural infrastructure prevent a positive housing inference.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+13.8 Published category score+13.8 Contribution to national evidence score+1.3
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Weighted rails: 13.75 + 12.25 + -17.50 + 5.25 = 13.75

Base: 13.75 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +13.8 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 13.75 × (8.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 1.25 points

This category carries 8% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 8.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +1.3 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +20.0

What the evidence found

Benin: Housing, Shelter & Housing Reach research finding

No sufficiently current national housing-adequacy, overcrowding and affordability dataset was secured. Rapid population growth, poverty and uneven urban/rural infrastructure prevent a positive housing inference.

World Bank
9% weight Food, Nourishment & Free Food Abundance
+19.5↓

Score breakdown

Food, Nourishment & Free Food Abundance

+19.5
Capacity 25%
+60.0× 25%= +15.0 points
Exact point calculation

60.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 15.00 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

Benin has substantial agricultural capacity and an active food-system investment programme, yet WFP reports severe food insecurity affecting hundreds of thousands and almost 83% of households unable to afford a healthy diet in its strategic-plan baseline.

Reach 35%
+42.0× 35%= +14.7 points
Exact point calculation

42.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 14.70 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Benin has substantial agricultural capacity and an active food-system investment programme, yet WFP reports severe food insecurity affecting hundreds of thousands and almost 83% of households unable to afford a healthy diet in its strategic-plan baseline.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction / Waste 25%
-65.0× 25%= -16.3 points
Exact point calculation

-65.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -16.25 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Benin has substantial agricultural capacity and an active food-system investment programme, yet WFP reports severe food insecurity affecting hundreds of thousands and almost 83% of households unable to afford a healthy diet in its strategic-plan baseline.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Multiplication 15%
+40.0× 15%= +6.0 points
Exact point calculation

40.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 6.00 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Benin has substantial agricultural capacity and an active food-system investment programme, yet WFP reports severe food insecurity affecting hundreds of thousands and almost 83% of households unable to afford a healthy diet in its strategic-plan baseline.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+19.5 Published category score+19.5 Contribution to national evidence score+2.0
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Weighted rails: 15.00 + 14.70 + -16.25 + 6.00 = 19.45

Base: 19.45 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +19.5 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 19.45 × (9.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 1.99 points

This category carries 9% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 9.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +2.0 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +18.0

What the evidence found

Benin: Food, Nourishment & Free Food Abundance research finding

Benin has substantial agricultural capacity and an active food-system investment programme, yet WFP reports severe food insecurity affecting hundreds of thousands and almost 83% of households unable to afford a healthy diet in its strategic-plan baseline.

World Food Programme
6% weight Water & Sanitation Abundance
+19.5↓

Score breakdown

Water & Sanitation Abundance

+19.5
Capacity 25%
+60.0× 25%= +15.0 points
Exact point calculation

60.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 15.00 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

Water resources and WASH investment exist, but 2025 health-facility WASH work and emergency northern interventions show service-quality and geographic gaps. A current national safely-managed household WASH percentage was not secured in this pass.

Reach 35%
+42.0× 35%= +14.7 points
Exact point calculation

42.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 14.70 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Water resources and WASH investment exist, but 2025 health-facility WASH work and emergency northern interventions show service-quality and geographic gaps. A current national safely-managed household WASH percentage was not secured in this pass.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction / Loss 25%
-65.0× 25%= -16.3 points
Exact point calculation

-65.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -16.25 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Water resources and WASH investment exist, but 2025 health-facility WASH work and emergency northern interventions show service-quality and geographic gaps. A current national safely-managed household WASH percentage was not secured in this pass.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Regeneration 15%
+40.0× 15%= +6.0 points
Exact point calculation

40.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 6.00 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Water resources and WASH investment exist, but 2025 health-facility WASH work and emergency northern interventions show service-quality and geographic gaps. A current national safely-managed household WASH percentage was not secured in this pass.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+19.5 Published category score+19.5 Contribution to national evidence score+1.3
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Weighted rails: 15.00 + 14.70 + -16.25 + 6.00 = 19.45

Base: 19.45 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +19.5 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 19.45 × (6.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 1.33 points

This category carries 6% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 6.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +1.3 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +18.0

What the evidence found

Benin: Water & Sanitation Abundance research finding

Water resources and WASH investment exist, but 2025 health-facility WASH work and emergency northern interventions show service-quality and geographic gaps. A current national safely-managed household WASH percentage was not secured in this pass.

UNICEF
5% weight Energy & Household Capability
+19.5↓

Score breakdown

Energy & Household Capability

+19.5
Capacity 25%
+60.0× 25%= +15.0 points
Exact point calculation

60.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 15.00 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

No sufficiently current primary national electricity-access and reliability series was secured in this pass. Energy abundance remains an explicit evidence gap rather than an inference.

Reach 35%
+42.0× 35%= +14.7 points
Exact point calculation

42.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 14.70 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

No sufficiently current primary national electricity-access and reliability series was secured in this pass. Energy abundance remains an explicit evidence gap rather than an inference.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction 25%
-65.0× 25%= -16.3 points
Exact point calculation

-65.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -16.25 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

No sufficiently current primary national electricity-access and reliability series was secured in this pass. Energy abundance remains an explicit evidence gap rather than an inference.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Burden Removed 15%
+40.0× 15%= +6.0 points
Exact point calculation

40.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 6.00 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

No sufficiently current primary national electricity-access and reliability series was secured in this pass. Energy abundance remains an explicit evidence gap rather than an inference.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+19.5 Published category score+19.5 Contribution to national evidence score+1.1
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Weighted rails: 15.00 + 14.70 + -16.25 + 6.00 = 19.45

Base: 19.45 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +19.5 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 19.45 × (5.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 1.11 points

This category carries 5% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 5.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +1.1 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +18.0

What the evidence found

Benin: Energy & Household Capability research finding

No sufficiently current primary national electricity-access and reliability series was secured in this pass. Energy abundance remains an explicit evidence gap rather than an inference.

World Bank
7% weight Health & Care Reach
+27.5↓

Score breakdown

Health & Care Reach

+27.5
Capacity 25%
+70.0× 25%= +17.5 points
Exact point calculation

70.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 17.50 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

Community-health policy is in nationwide implementation and child survival has improved, but maternal mortality remained 391 per 100,000 live births in the 2017-18 DHS basis and northern insecurity still constrains service access.

Reach 35%
+50.0× 35%= +17.5 points
Exact point calculation

50.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 17.50 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Community-health policy is in nationwide implementation and child survival has improved, but maternal mortality remained 391 per 100,000 live births in the 2017-18 DHS basis and northern insecurity still constrains service access.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction 25%
-60.0× 25%= -15.0 points
Exact point calculation

-60.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -15.00 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Community-health policy is in nationwide implementation and child survival has improved, but maternal mortality remained 391 per 100,000 live births in the 2017-18 DHS basis and northern insecurity still constrains service access.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Prevention 15%
+50.0× 15%= +7.5 points
Exact point calculation

50.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 7.50 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Community-health policy is in nationwide implementation and child survival has improved, but maternal mortality remained 391 per 100,000 live births in the 2017-18 DHS basis and northern insecurity still constrains service access.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+27.5 Published category score+27.5 Contribution to national evidence score+2.2
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Weighted rails: 17.50 + 17.50 + -15.00 + 7.50 = 27.50

Base: 27.50 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +27.5 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 27.50 × (7.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 2.19 points

This category carries 7% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 7.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +2.2 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +20.0

What the evidence found

Benin: Health & Care Reach research finding

Community-health policy is in nationwide implementation and child survival has improved, but maternal mortality remained 391 per 100,000 live births in the 2017-18 DHS basis and northern insecurity still constrains service access.

UNICEF
6% weight Education & Human Capability
+19.5↓

Score breakdown

Education & Human Capability

+19.5
Capacity 25%
+60.0× 25%= +15.0 points
Exact point calculation

60.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 15.00 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

One child in three remains out of school, only 65% complete primary school, and one in four finishing pupils lacks sufficient competencies. Free kit distribution and digital classrooms reduce access friction but do not establish universal quality.

Reach 35%
+42.0× 35%= +14.7 points
Exact point calculation

42.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 14.70 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

One child in three remains out of school, only 65% complete primary school, and one in four finishing pupils lacks sufficient competencies. Free kit distribution and digital classrooms reduce access friction but do not establish universal quality.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction 25%
-65.0× 25%= -16.3 points
Exact point calculation

-65.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -16.25 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

One child in three remains out of school, only 65% complete primary school, and one in four finishing pupils lacks sufficient competencies. Free kit distribution and digital classrooms reduce access friction but do not establish universal quality.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Capability 15%
+40.0× 15%= +6.0 points
Exact point calculation

40.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 6.00 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

One child in three remains out of school, only 65% complete primary school, and one in four finishing pupils lacks sufficient competencies. Free kit distribution and digital classrooms reduce access friction but do not establish universal quality.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+19.5 Published category score+19.5 Contribution to national evidence score+1.3
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Weighted rails: 15.00 + 14.70 + -16.25 + 6.00 = 19.45

Base: 19.45 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +19.5 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 19.45 × (6.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 1.33 points

This category carries 6% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 6.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +1.3 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +18.0

What the evidence found

Benin: Education & Human Capability research finding

One child in three remains out of school, only 65% complete primary school, and one in four finishing pupils lacks sufficient competencies. Free kit distribution and digital classrooms reduce access friction but do not establish universal quality.

UNICEF
4% weight Mobility & Reachability
+19.5↓

Score breakdown

Mobility & Reachability

+19.5
Capacity 25%
+60.0× 25%= +15.0 points
Exact point calculation

60.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 15.00 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

Road/freight systems are being modernized and safety campaigns are active, but a current national all-season road-access and public-transport affordability dataset was not secured. Freight licensing fees demonstrate continued money/administrative gates.

Reach 35%
+42.0× 35%= +14.7 points
Exact point calculation

42.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 14.70 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Road/freight systems are being modernized and safety campaigns are active, but a current national all-season road-access and public-transport affordability dataset was not secured. Freight licensing fees demonstrate continued money/administrative gates.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction 25%
-65.0× 25%= -16.3 points
Exact point calculation

-65.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -16.25 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Road/freight systems are being modernized and safety campaigns are active, but a current national all-season road-access and public-transport affordability dataset was not secured. Freight licensing fees demonstrate continued money/administrative gates.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Time 15%
+40.0× 15%= +6.0 points
Exact point calculation

40.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 6.00 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Road/freight systems are being modernized and safety campaigns are active, but a current national all-season road-access and public-transport affordability dataset was not secured. Freight licensing fees demonstrate continued money/administrative gates.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+19.5 Published category score+19.5 Contribution to national evidence score+0.9
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Weighted rails: 15.00 + 14.70 + -16.25 + 6.00 = 19.45

Base: 19.45 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +19.5 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 19.45 × (4.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 0.88 points

This category carries 4% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 4.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +0.9 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +18.0

What the evidence found

Benin: Mobility & Reachability research finding

Road/freight systems are being modernized and safety campaigns are active, but a current national all-season road-access and public-transport affordability dataset was not secured. Freight licensing fees demonstrate continued money/administrative gates.

Government of Benin
8% weight Family Formation, Continuity & Child Stability
+19.5↓

Score breakdown

Family Formation, Continuity & Child Stability

+19.5
Capacity 25%
+60.0× 25%= +15.0 points
Exact point calculation

60.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 15.00 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

Cash Plus Care/Faaba is implemented for vulnerable girls and emergency transfers support displaced/host families. These are meaningful targeted systems, not universal family support; their design explicitly addresses financial barriers to schooling and care.

Reach 35%
+42.0× 35%= +14.7 points
Exact point calculation

42.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 14.70 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Cash Plus Care/Faaba is implemented for vulnerable girls and emergency transfers support displaced/host families. These are meaningful targeted systems, not universal family support; their design explicitly addresses financial barriers to schooling and care.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction 25%
-65.0× 25%= -16.3 points
Exact point calculation

-65.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -16.25 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Cash Plus Care/Faaba is implemented for vulnerable girls and emergency transfers support displaced/host families. These are meaningful targeted systems, not universal family support; their design explicitly addresses financial barriers to schooling and care.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Continuity 15%
+40.0× 15%= +6.0 points
Exact point calculation

40.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 6.00 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Cash Plus Care/Faaba is implemented for vulnerable girls and emergency transfers support displaced/host families. These are meaningful targeted systems, not universal family support; their design explicitly addresses financial barriers to schooling and care.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+19.5 Published category score+19.5 Contribution to national evidence score+1.8
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Weighted rails: 15.00 + 14.70 + -16.25 + 6.00 = 19.45

Base: 19.45 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +19.5 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 19.45 × (8.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 1.77 points

This category carries 8% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 8.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +1.8 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Family Formation — two-part calculation and marriage-law criterion

First half — the established family and fertility assessment

The original family score remains available. It combines 60% conditions for family life with 40% observed total fertility performance. Its source research is preserved.

Pre-policy score: +19.5

Second half — binary marriage-law policy criterion

This is a Trott Bailey Family policy preference, not an estimate of births lost. Recognition: −50 points. Reviewed non-recognition: 0 deduction. An unreviewed status stays pending and causes no deduction.

Country legal status: Not recognized in reviewed legal-status evidence

Deduction calculation: 50 × 0 = 0 points

Final category calculation: +19.5 − 0 = +19.5 (clamped to −100..+100, before any independent material-transfer deductions)

Benin: no generally available nationwide domestic same-sex civil marriage is recorded by the 2026-10-10 legal-status review. Country is included in the 2026 legal-status survey under a status other than generally available domestic civil marriage. This describes legal status, not a demonstrated effect on birth rates.

Legal-status source: Pew Research Center · 2026-10-10 (access date; verify publication date in linked source) · Reviewed: 2026-10-10

Fertility and family policy: research and source notes

Trott Bailey Family target and observed fertility The 5.0-children-per-woman target is an authored civilization benchmark; approximately 2.1 children per woman is the usual long-run replacement benchmark. The existing Family Formation method blends 60% lived family conditions and 40% measured fertility performance.

How policy is evaluated Assess housing, care, parental time, material security, access to family formation, and actual demographic outcomes. A government statement or law is not proof that national births increased or declined. Establish its effects with dated comparative evidence before assigning points.

How the two kinds of evidence differ The binary legal-status deduction is an authored TBF policy assessment, not a statistic of observed births. Carroll and Schumm argue that marriage-law changes can weaken procreative norms, while other empirical studies find no negative effect on different-sex family formation. This disagreement is disclosed rather than presented as scientific consensus.

Independent research OECD fertility trends (2024) · UN population projections (2024) · Peer-reviewed family-formation study (2015) · Carroll & Schumm — The Fall of Fertility (2016/2017) · Public Discourse (2015).

Trott Bailey Family thinking Courtship, Marriage & Married Life · Official Core World View · No Shrugging at Family Suffering.

Abundance Gap: +18.0

What the evidence found

Benin: Family Formation, Continuity & Child Stability research finding

Cash Plus Care/Faaba is implemented for vulnerable girls and emergency transfers support displaced/host families. These are meaningful targeted systems, not universal family support; their design explicitly addresses financial barriers to schooling and care.

UNICEF
5% weight Land Access & Spatial Freedom
+27.5↓

Score breakdown

Land Access & Spatial Freedom

+27.5
Capacity 25%
+70.0× 25%= +17.5 points
Exact point calculation

70.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 17.50 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

A 2025 World Bank operation directly targets land-tenure security, showing both active reform and unresolved access/security gaps. Forest/agroforestry investments add productive capacity but do not equal universal household land freedom.

Reach 35%
+50.0× 35%= +17.5 points
Exact point calculation

50.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 17.50 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

A 2025 World Bank operation directly targets land-tenure security, showing both active reform and unresolved access/security gaps. Forest/agroforestry investments add productive capacity but do not equal universal household land freedom.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction / Concentration 25%
-60.0× 25%= -15.0 points
Exact point calculation

-60.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -15.00 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

A 2025 World Bank operation directly targets land-tenure security, showing both active reform and unresolved access/security gaps. Forest/agroforestry investments add productive capacity but do not equal universal household land freedom.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Productive Ground 15%
+50.0× 15%= +7.5 points
Exact point calculation

50.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 7.50 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

A 2025 World Bank operation directly targets land-tenure security, showing both active reform and unresolved access/security gaps. Forest/agroforestry investments add productive capacity but do not equal universal household land freedom.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+27.5 Published category score+27.5 Contribution to national evidence score+1.6
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Weighted rails: 17.50 + 17.50 + -15.00 + 7.50 = 27.50

Base: 27.50 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +27.5 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 27.50 × (5.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 1.56 points

This category carries 5% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 5.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +1.6 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +20.0

What the evidence found

Benin: Land Access & Spatial Freedom research finding

A 2025 World Bank operation directly targets land-tenure security, showing both active reform and unresolved access/security gaps. Forest/agroforestry investments add productive capacity but do not equal universal household land freedom.

World Bank
6% weight Peace of Mind, Happiness, Beauty & Delight
+27.5↓

Score breakdown

Peace of Mind, Happiness, Beauty & Delight

+27.5
Capacity 25%
+70.0× 25%= +17.5 points
Exact point calculation

70.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 17.50 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

Benin has 121 km of Gulf of Guinea coast plus forests, wetlands and culturally significant landscapes. Biodiversity finance is expanding, while northern insecurity constrains safe access in affected areas.

Reach 35%
+50.0× 35%= +17.5 points
Exact point calculation

50.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 17.50 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Benin has 121 km of Gulf of Guinea coast plus forests, wetlands and culturally significant landscapes. Biodiversity finance is expanding, while northern insecurity constrains safe access in affected areas.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction 25%
-60.0× 25%= -15.0 points
Exact point calculation

-60.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -15.00 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Benin has 121 km of Gulf of Guinea coast plus forests, wetlands and culturally significant landscapes. Biodiversity finance is expanding, while northern insecurity constrains safe access in affected areas.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Delight 15%
+50.0× 15%= +7.5 points
Exact point calculation

50.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 7.50 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Benin has 121 km of Gulf of Guinea coast plus forests, wetlands and culturally significant landscapes. Biodiversity finance is expanding, while northern insecurity constrains safe access in affected areas.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+27.5 Published category score+27.5 Contribution to national evidence score+1.9
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Weighted rails: 17.50 + 17.50 + -15.00 + 7.50 = 27.50

Base: 27.50 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +27.5 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 27.50 × (6.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 1.88 points

This category carries 6% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 6.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +1.9 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +20.0

What the evidence found

Benin: Peace of Mind, Happiness, Beauty & Delight research finding

Benin has 121 km of Gulf of Guinea coast plus forests, wetlands and culturally significant landscapes. Biodiversity finance is expanding, while northern insecurity constrains safe access in affected areas.

World Bank
6% weight Living Ground, Biodiversity & Resilience
+35.5↓

Score breakdown

Living Ground, Biodiversity & Resilience

+35.5
Capacity 25%
+75.0× 25%= +18.8 points
Exact point calculation

75.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 18.75 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

Reforestation, agroforestry and biodiversity-finance programmes are funded and active. Climate stress, degraded forest lands and northern livelihood/security pressures remain; planned reforestation is not counted as already restored land.

Reach / Ecological Function 35%
+60.0× 35%= +21.0 points
Exact point calculation

60.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 21.00 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Reforestation, agroforestry and biodiversity-finance programmes are funded and active. Climate stress, degraded forest lands and northern livelihood/security pressures remain; planned reforestation is not counted as already restored land.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction / Loss 25%
-50.0× 25%= -12.5 points
Exact point calculation

-50.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -12.50 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Reforestation, agroforestry and biodiversity-finance programmes are funded and active. Climate stress, degraded forest lands and northern livelihood/security pressures remain; planned reforestation is not counted as already restored land.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Regeneration 15%
+55.0× 15%= +8.3 points
Exact point calculation

55.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 8.25 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Reforestation, agroforestry and biodiversity-finance programmes are funded and active. Climate stress, degraded forest lands and northern livelihood/security pressures remain; planned reforestation is not counted as already restored land.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+35.5 Published category score+35.5 Contribution to national evidence score+2.4
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Weighted rails: 18.75 + 21.00 + -12.50 + 8.25 = 35.50

Base: 35.50 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +35.5 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 35.50 × (6.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 2.42 points

This category carries 6% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 6.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +2.4 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +15.0

What the evidence found

Benin: Living Ground, Biodiversity & Resilience research finding

Reforestation, agroforestry and biodiversity-finance programmes are funded and active. Climate stress, degraded forest lands and northern livelihood/security pressures remain; planned reforestation is not counted as already restored land.

World Bank
5% weight Justice, Safety & Institutional Friction
+19.5↓

Score breakdown

Justice, Safety & Institutional Friction

+19.5
Capacity 25%
+60.0× 25%= +15.0 points
Exact point calculation

60.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 15.00 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

A 2024 decree established regulated legal aid and 2025 implementation strengthened access to justice. Northern communes face deteriorating security and violent-extremism risks, so national institutional progress coexists with sharp subnational safety constraints.

Reach 35%
+42.0× 35%= +14.7 points
Exact point calculation

42.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 14.70 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

A 2024 decree established regulated legal aid and 2025 implementation strengthened access to justice. Northern communes face deteriorating security and violent-extremism risks, so national institutional progress coexists with sharp subnational safety constraints.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction 25%
-65.0× 25%= -16.3 points
Exact point calculation

-65.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -16.25 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

A 2024 decree established regulated legal aid and 2025 implementation strengthened access to justice. Northern communes face deteriorating security and violent-extremism risks, so national institutional progress coexists with sharp subnational safety constraints.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Reliability 15%
+40.0× 15%= +6.0 points
Exact point calculation

40.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 6.00 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

A 2024 decree established regulated legal aid and 2025 implementation strengthened access to justice. Northern communes face deteriorating security and violent-extremism risks, so national institutional progress coexists with sharp subnational safety constraints.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+19.5 Published category score+19.5 Contribution to national evidence score+1.1
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Weighted rails: 15.00 + 14.70 + -16.25 + 6.00 = 19.45

Base: 19.45 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +19.5 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 19.45 × (5.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 1.11 points

This category carries 5% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 5.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +1.1 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +18.0

What the evidence found

Benin: Justice, Safety & Institutional Friction research finding

A 2024 decree established regulated legal aid and 2025 implementation strengthened access to justice. Northern communes face deteriorating security and violent-extremism risks, so national institutional progress coexists with sharp subnational safety constraints.

UNDP
4% weight Durability, Repair & Material Return
+5.0↓

Score breakdown

Durability, Repair & Material Return

+5.0
Capacity 25%
+45.0× 25%= +11.3 points
Exact point calculation

45.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 11.25 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

Health-facility waste management is being strengthened through WASH FIT, but no reliable current national solid-waste generation, collection and material-recovery dataset was secured. No nationwide circular-return system is established by the evidence found.

Reach 35%
+25.0× 35%= +8.8 points
Exact point calculation

25.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 8.75 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Health-facility waste management is being strengthened through WASH FIT, but no reliable current national solid-waste generation, collection and material-recovery dataset was secured. No nationwide circular-return system is established by the evidence found.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction / Waste 25%
-78.0× 25%= -19.5 points
Exact point calculation

-78.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -19.50 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Health-facility waste management is being strengthened through WASH FIT, but no reliable current national solid-waste generation, collection and material-recovery dataset was secured. No nationwide circular-return system is established by the evidence found.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Circularity 15%
+30.0× 15%= +4.5 points
Exact point calculation

30.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 4.50 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Health-facility waste management is being strengthened through WASH FIT, but no reliable current national solid-waste generation, collection and material-recovery dataset was secured. No nationwide circular-return system is established by the evidence found.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+5.0 Published category score+5.0 Contribution to national evidence score+0.2
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Weighted rails: 11.25 + 8.75 + -19.50 + 4.50 = 5.00

Base: 5.00 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +5.0 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 5.00 × (4.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 0.23 points

Cross-border waste and low-utility goods deductions

A country sending harmful material abroad and a country allowing it onto its land are assessed separately. Beneficial second-hand reuse is not automatically dumping. A pending audit is not a zero-harm finding.

Accepted imported garbageAudit pending
Accepted low-utility dumpingAudit pending

No independently supported deduction or trade-flow screening is available for this country. This audit has not yet been researched.

This category carries 4% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 4.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +0.2 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +20.0

What the evidence found

Benin: Durability, Repair & Material Return research finding

Health-facility waste management is being strengthened through WASH FIT, but no reliable current national solid-waste generation, collection and material-recovery dataset was secured. No nationwide circular-return system is established by the evidence found.

UNICEF
6% weight · research presentInternational Accessibility, Migration & Human Welcome
Open to review verified country findings and original sources
Pending

The country evidence is available, but no reviewed four-rail category score has been assigned. Pending does not mean zero.

Country findings and sources

Benin: International Accessibility, Migration & Human Welcome research finding

A 2025 measure grants cruise passengers a 72-hour visa exemption under defined conditions. ECOWAS regional mobility is relevant, but a complete current passport/visa-access ledger was not secured, so only the verified measure is recorded.

Government of Benin
6% weight · research presentExternal Footprint & Non-Extractive Global Conduct
Open to review verified country findings and original sources
Pending

The country evidence is available, but no reviewed four-rail category score has been assigned. Pending does not mean zero.

Cross-border waste and low-utility goods deductions

A country sending harmful material abroad and a country allowing it onto its land are assessed separately. Beneficial second-hand reuse is not automatically dumping. A pending audit is not a zero-harm finding.

Exported waste / garbageAudit pending
Exported low-utility goods / disguised dumpingAudit pending

No independently supported deduction or trade-flow screening is available for this country. This audit has not yet been researched.

Country findings and sources

Benin: External Footprint & Non-Extractive Global Conduct research finding

Forest-management and biodiversity-finance programmes support ecological capacity, but a current territorial-plus-consumption emissions/material footprint ledger was not secured. Carbon-credit ambitions are policy/finance mechanisms, not proof of achieved low external footprint.

World Bank

Trott Bailey Family Civilization Target

The end state: life beyond monetary gatekeeping

Trott Bailey Family Civilization treats money as an exchange tool rather than a prerequisite for access to life. The long-run abundance target is that food, water, shelter, care, education, mobility, land access and ordinary public life remain reachable even when a person cannot pay.

This target is an authored civilization standard. The diagnostic evidence score can use all sixteen weighted categories: fourteen domestic plus International Welcome (6%) and External Footprint (6%), when each international category has four verified rail scores and dated source evidence. Unreviewed international rails remain pending, not zero. The five-part Money Gate remains a separate domestic threshold asking whether food, housing/land, healthcare, transportation and water/energy are genuinely reachable without payment before any civilization can cross zero.