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Governance, Organisation Chart and Leadership of AMP Bénin

A hierarchical, transparent and controlled decision-making and executive structure.

Message from the Chairman of the Board of Directors

Delphin TCHISSOU

Chairman of the Board of Directors of AMP Bénin

A firm commitment to transformation and transparency

Dear partners, members and fellow citizens,

The Action Monde Productif association (AMP Bénin) was born from a deep and urgent conviction: the lasting transformation of our communities cannot happen without a conscious, structured citizen mobilisation resolutely focused on action. Faced with the social, economic and environmental challenges Benin is confronting, waiting was no longer an option; we had to act.

Since our creation in 2021, we have built an agile and decentralised institutional model. Thanks to our specialised institutions and the commitment of our communal coordination teams across the 12 departments of our country, we work as close as possible to local realities to empower women, train young people and protect our children.

Our ambition for the coming years is clear: strengthen our strategic alliances, guarantee impeccable governance and multiply our territorial impact so that no citizen is left behind.

Together, let us keep building a productive, inclusive and supportive Benin.

— Delphin TCHISSOUChairman of the Board of Directors of AMP Bénin

AMP Bénin’s institutional organisation chart

A hierarchical, transparent and controlled decision-making and executive structure.

Structure and roles of the Governance Bodies

Level 1: the supreme body

Supreme body

General Assembly (GA)

Status and role

The sovereign body made up of all statutory active members. It sets the association’s broad orientations, amends the statutes, approves the moral and financial reports and elects the members of the Board of Directors, the Supervisory Council and the Auditors.

Composition

All active members who are up to date with their membership fees.

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Level 2: political leadership and control bodies

Governing and political body

Board of Directors (BoD)

Status and role

Political and strategic decision-making body. It represents the association in civil and institutional matters, sets priorities, appoints and oversees the Executive Management and the Council of Sections.

Members and roles

  • M. Delphin TCHISSOU

    Chairman of the Board of Directors (PCA)

    Steering the strategic vision, high-level representation, guardian of the values.

  • Mme Élise DHOSSOU

    Secretary General (SG)

    Administrative coordination of the Board, monitoring compliance with the statutes and association life.

  • M. Kuassi Bertrand ATCHOGNON

    Treasurer General (TG)

    Oversight of financial management, budget preparation and accounting control.

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Independent oversight body

Supervisory Council

Status and role

Independent body in charge of ensuring that the actions of the Board of Directors and of the departments comply with AMP Bénin’s corporate purpose, vision and ethical values.

Composition

Supervisory members elected by the GA.

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Accounting and financial control body

Statutory Audit (Commissariat aux Comptes)

Status and role

Accounting and financial control body. It verifies the accuracy of the accounts, carries out internal financial audits and presents the annual certification report to the General Assembly.

Composition

Certified auditors elected by the GA.

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Level 3: executive and project engineering bodies

Main executing body

The Executive Management

Status and role

Central executive body appointed by the BoD. It ensures the day-to-day running of projects and operations, guaranteeing strict compliance with AMP Bénin’s vision, mission and management standards. It works closely with the Section Heads through the Council of Sections.

Structure in 4 operational Departments

  1. 1

    Programmes and Operations Department (DPPIS)

    Operational management of field projects, compliance with schedules and safeguarding policies (PSEA, child protection).

  2. 2

    Administration and Finance Department (DAFL)

    Financial management, accounting, logistics and staff administration.

  3. 3

    Communication and Resource Mobilisation Department (DCMR)

    Public relations, digital visibility, media, donor relations and fundraising.

  4. 4

    Information Systems Department (DSI)

    Management of digital infrastructure, data security, technical support to the NumSAL project and digital inclusion.

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Design and advocacy body

The Council of Sections

Status and role

Body bringing together the Heads of the 5 Specialised Institutions. The Council of Sections is in charge of scouting opportunities, building thematic partnerships and designing and drafting projects and programmes in their respective areas of expertise. Projects are then passed to the Executive Management for technical and financial delivery in the field.

Composition (5 Section Heads)

  1. 1

    Head of the SFPF Section

    Section for Feminism and the Protection of Women

  2. 2

    Head of the SEPE Section

    Section for Education and Child Protection

  3. 3

    Head of the SPEA Section

    Section for Ecosystem Protection and Agriculture

  4. 4

    Head of the SCCS Section

    Section for Citizenship and Social Cohesion

  5. 5

    Head of the SBSC Section

    Section for Community Well-being and Health

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