Benin, Sept. 10 -- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Darya ("Dasha") Dougans its first Head of Benin, which became an EBRD member and country of operation earlier this year.Ms Dougans will be based in Cotonou and will lead the establishment of the EBRD's presence and business in the country, reporting to Heike Harmgart, Managing Director for sub-Saharan Africa.The move follows approval by the EBRD Governors - at the EBRD's 2023 Annual Meeting in Samarkand - of amendments to the Agreement Establishing the EBRD, enabling the Bank to operate in sub-Saharan Africa and Iraq. A dual British and American national, Ms Dougans holds a master's in business administration from Harvard Business School and a Bache...