In Benin, the gradual deterioration of the security situation along the borders with Burkina Faso and Niger, combined with population movements from these neighboring countries, highlights the increasingly cross-border nature of the challenges facing the country. These dynamics are further compounded by the activities of non-state armed groups operating across border areas between Benin, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Nigeria. As a result, the northern regions of Benin are experiencing growing security pressures that continue to affect local communities and undermine existing resilience mechanisms. 

At the same time, the impacts of climate change are exacerbating existing vulnerabilities. Irregular rainfall patterns, recurring droughts, floods, and the progressive degradation of natural resources are placing increasing strain on livelihoods, particularly among communities that depend heavily on agriculture and livestock production. The combined effects of insecurity, population movements, and environmental pressures are contributing to rising humanitarian needs and reinforcing the importance of maintaining a strong evidence base to inform decision-making and response planning. 

In this context, IMPACT, through its REACH Initiative, supports humanitarian information management efforts by strengthening the collection, organization, analysis, and dissemination of data on population needs and humanitarian interventions. This work is carried out in close collaboration with national institutions, particularly the Beninese Civil Protection Agency (ABPC), as well as international partners such as the International Organization for Migration (IOM), with whom IMPACT co-leads the National Data and Information Management Working Group. 

To further support evidence-based decision-making, IMPACT develops and maintains data collection, analysis, and visualization tools, including the 5W dashboard for Northern Benin and Rapid Needs Assessment tools designed to support response efforts following humanitarian or climate-related shocks. In addition, the organization conducts assessments on humanitarian needs and environmental risks, contributing to a better understanding of evolving vulnerabilities, improved coordination among stakeholders, and more effective humanitarian, development, and resilience programming across the country.