Environmental and security dynamics in school institutions: Towards a high-performing and inclusive community-based model of hygiene in southern Benin

This article seeks to analyze the implementation of hygiene and sanitation policies, thereby contributing to the scientific literature in this field. The study employed documentary research, field surveys, observation, and interviews with 320 stakeholders from the educational perimeter of 25 public institutions. Data analysis and processing were conducted using questionnaires, interviews, the reference framework of the Beninese Environmental Agency, and ISO 14001 and 95001 standards. The investigations provided a deeper understanding of the environmental and social impacts resulting from the absence or poor functioning of hygiene and safety committees on school performance. It is urgent to implement an appropriate policy to ensure a safe, healthy, and learning-conducive educational environment.