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Cotonou (Benin) Promoting food hygiene and safety through the regularization of street vendors and the creation of a canteen for port workers

Town: COTONOU
Country: BENIN
Year: 2024

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Amsterdam (Netherlands): A program to limit noise levels in the port

The Westpoort of Amsterdam launched the HoorbaarMinder, ‘Hear the Difference’, project to replace the reversing sounds made by...

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Cotonou (Benin) Promoting food hygiene and safety through the regularization of street vendors and the creation of a canteen for port workers

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