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In today’s episode of Business in West Africa, David Kpondehou, CEO of Africa Samurai Consulting, explains to me how people in Benin and other parts of West Africa view time and punctuality. We also touch on the importance of one’s job and how West Africans view work-life balance.

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(00:00) Introduction and recap of previous episode

(00:18) Punctuality in Benin

(02:20) What to do if you’re going to be late in Benin

(03:40) Work comes first

(04:32) Working hours and respecting time in Benin

(08:40) Wrap-up

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