USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall
foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State.
Our Work supports long-term
and equitable economic growth and advances U.S. foreign policy
objectives by supporting: economic growth, agriculture and trade; global
health; and, democracy, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance.
USAID Africa: Benin
http://www.usaid.gov/locations/sub-saharan_africa/countries/benin/