Administrative life of cultural associations in Benin

This study sheds light on the administrative problems faced by theater and oral arts associations in Porto-Novo, Benin. Organizational and structural factors determining administrative management within these associations were analyzed. Henry Mintzberg's typology of organizational structures was applied.Members' lack of administrative writing skills, unilateral, almost centralized management, difficulties in collaborating between sister associations and the low level of public investment in the arts and culture sector are the major weaknesses raised and scrutinized by the players in the course of this work.

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Judicaël CAKPO is an actor, storyteller, poet and author. A multimedia and communications professional, he is co-founder of the Digit Culture Bénin Group and Executive Secretary of the Educational Network for the Promotion of Arts, Culture and Sport among Young People in Benin. Dr Carolle-Nelly CODO is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Abomey-Calavi.