The African Development Bank (AfDB) is preparing to finance a new program aimed at developing cattle, small ruminant and poultry value chains in Togo.
As part of the preparation phase, an AfDB mission traveled to Lomé this week to hold discussions with the Togolese Coordination of Farmers’ Organizations and Agricultural Producers (CTOP) about investment opportunities in the livestock sub‑sector.
The delegation met with stakeholders involved in different value chains, including professional associations and livestock farmers.
During these meetings, participants described the everyday challenges they face in production and pointed out priority input needs, especially chicks, feed and vaccines, TogoFirst reported.
Stakeholders also noted difficulties related to access to finance, markets and infrastructure. Conversations emphasized ways to improve productivity, strengthen biosecurity, expand processing capacity and enhance product marketing, with particular focus on the poultry segment.
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According to those involved in the consultations, the discussions allowed the AfDB team to collect field data that will inform the program’s design.
The goal is to create a scheme that is well adapted to local conditions and able to address the main bottlenecks in the sector.
The planned program aims to make livestock systems more resilient, increase production and boost farmers’ incomes. It is also designed to help reduce Togo’s dependence on meat and poultry imports, a critical issue for food security.
On a broader level, the initiative seeks to organize value chains, attract private investment and stimulate economic activity in rural areas.
It supports the government’s strategy to modernize agriculture and position livestock as a driver of growth, jobs and food security.
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