Togolese authorities met with representatives of the French Development Agency (AFD) and Germany’s KfW Development Bank in Lomé on February 10-11 to review the progress of projects financed by the two institutions, TogoFirst reported.
Officials assessed 20 projects funded by AFD, valued at 215 billion CFA francs, and 28 projects supported by KfW, worth 242 billion CFA francs.
The discussions focused on identifying obstacles and agreeing on measures to accelerate implementation.
The projects cover multiple sectors, including rural road construction, the expansion of urban electricity networks under the PERECUT programme, and support for women entrepreneurs in the agri-food sector through PRODEF-Agri-Preneuses.
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Other initiatives target education, vocational training, and improving sanitary conditions in schools and rural communities in the Savanes and Kara regions.
Talks also addressed municipal financing, a health system strengthening programme focusing on reproductive health and sexual rights, vocational training and employment promotion, and the digitalisation of town halls.
Anumu Ketoglo, economic adviser to the president of the council, said the review aimed to ensure the projects deliver tangible benefits.
He emphasized the importance of prioritizing high-impact activities, improving spending efficiency, and containing operating costs.
From the government’s perspective, the review is part of wider efforts to strengthen oversight of public investment through strict implementation and close monitoring.
Ketoglo added that a regular monitoring mechanism has been established to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to speed up project delivery.
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