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901: 1007:(IMF) imposed in 1987 draconian economic measures: 10% additional levy on wages, hiring freezes, and compulsory retirements. On June 16, 1989, the People's Republic of Benin signed with the IMF a first adjustment plan, in exchange for enhanced structural adjustment facility (ESAF) of 21.9 million Special Drawing Rights of the IMF. Changes that were promised in the agreement with the IMF included a reduction in public expenditure and tax reform, privatizations, reorganization or liquidation of public enterprises, a policy of liberalization and the obligation to enter into that borrowing at concessional rates. The IMF agreement set off a massive strike of students and staff, requiring the payment of their salaries and their scholarships. On 22 June 1989, the country signed a rescheduling agreement first with the 1024:
abandonment of Marxism–Leninism, the liquidation of the Political Bureau, and the closure of the party's central committee. The Government accepted the establishment of a National Conference bringing together representatives of different political movements. The Conference opened on 19 February 1990: KĂ©rĂ©kou expressed himself in person on 21 February, publicly recognising the failure of his policy. The work of the Conference decided to draft a new constitution and the establishment of a democratic process provided by a provisional government entrusted to a prime minister. KĂ©rĂ©kou remained head of state on a temporary basis. KĂ©rĂ©kou said on 28 February to the attention of the Conference: "I accept all the conclusions of your work."
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A new constitution was adopted in 1978, and the first elections for the National Revolutionary Assembly were held in 1979. Kérékou was elected unopposed to a four-year term as president in 1980 and reelected in 1984. The National Revolutionary Assembly was nominally the highest source of state power,
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led President Kérékou to agree to bring down his regime. In February 1989, a pastoral letter signed by eleven bishops of Benin expressed its condemnation of the People's Republic. On 7 December 1989, Kérékou took the lead and surprised the people by disseminating an official statement announcing the
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In 1974, under the influence of young revolutionaries – the "Ligueurs" – the government embarked on a socialist program: nationalization of strategic sectors of the economy, reform of the education system, establishment of agricultural cooperatives and new local government structures, and a campaign
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The opposition was muzzled, and political prisoners remained in detention for years without trial. The elections were held under a system of unique applications. Campaigns were conducted for rural development and improving education. The government also pursued a policy of
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In the 1980s, Benin's economic situation became increasingly critical. The country experienced high economic growth rates (15.6 percent in 1982, 4.6 percent in 1983 and 8.2 percent in 1984), but
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strategy by the internal market of Benin caused an escalation of foreign debt. Between 1980 and 1985, the annual service of its external debt raised from 20 to 49 million dollars, while its
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Benin tried to implement extensive programs of economic and social development, but did not get results. Mismanagement and corruption undermined the country's economy. The
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defeated Kérékou, winning 67.7% of the vote. Kérékou accepted the result and left office. He became president again when he defeated Soglo in the
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dropped from 1.402 to 1.024 billion and the stock of debt exploded from 424 to 817 million. The three former presidents,
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Devenu RĂ©publique Populaire du BĂ©nin le 30 Novembre 1975, puis RĂ©publique du BĂ©nin le 1er mars 1990...
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failed and it helped to harden the regime, which was officially moving toward the way of a government-
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but in practice did little more than rubber-stamp decisions already made by Kérékou and the PRPB.
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priests, etc.). On 30 November 1974, before an assembly of stunned notables in the city of
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pastor. His return to power involved no recovery of a Marxist–Leninist regime in Benin.
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in 1990. The People's Republic was established on 30 November 1975, after the
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The social and political turmoil, catastrophic economic situation and
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Political parties and democratic transition process in Black Africa
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A short history of the People's Republic of Benin (1974–1990)
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A basic law established an all-powerful national assembly.
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Anti-communist insurgencies in Central and Eastern Europe
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Auzias Dominique, Jean-Paul Labourdette, Sandra Fontaine,
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Auzias Dominique, Jean-Paul Labourdette, Sandra Fontaine,
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debt of Benin, a symbol of aborted democratic transition
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was set up in 1990, paving the way for the return of a
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People's Republic of Benin, the road to development is
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Philippe David, The Benin, Karthala, 1998, pages 67–68
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Index

French
Flag of Benin
Flag
Coat of arms of Benin
Coat of arms
L'Aube nouvelle
Location of Benin
Porto-Novo
French
Yoruba
Fon
State atheism
Government
Unitary
Marxist–Leninist
one-party
socialist state
President
Mathieu Kérékou
Revolutionary National Assembly
Cold War
Military coup
West African CFA franc
XOF
Calling code
ISO 3166 code
BJ
Republic of Dahomey
Benin
History of Benin

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