Togo: When the country adopts an economic compass to navigate towards emergence
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Prime Minister Victoire Tomégah-Dogbé officially received the final report of the Economic Transformation Policy Review (ETPR), the result of four years of work carried out in collaboration with the OECD. In the room, the expressions of representatives from the BOAD, the World Bank, and the African private sector reflected the significance of the moment.
The report serves as a comprehensive roadmap to guide Togo toward more robust and inclusive growth. By thoroughly analyzing all key sectors — from rural infrastructure to public governance and agro-industry — the experts delivered an uncompromising yet constructive assessment.
Among the top priorities identified: opening up remote areas through rural road networks, deeply modernizing public administration, smart integration into regional value chains, and innovation in financing mechanisms.
“Our economy must become more resilient”, emphasized the Prime Minister upon receiving the valuable document. Her speech reflected a strong will to push further toward industrialization, while ensuring that no one is left behind.
Agriculture, the cornerstone of development, receives special attention in the recommendations. The report calls for increased mechanization and stronger connections between agropoles and designated agricultural zones. The goal: to transform the sector so that it feeds the population more efficiently and provides greater income for local producers.
The Prime Minister called for a collective mobilization — including the state, private sector, and technical partners — to turn these insights into concrete actions. With this strategic framework in hand, Togo now has a valuable guide to inform its economic decisions in the years to come.
If the recommendations are effectively implemented, this report could mark a turning point in the country’s economic history. Time will tell whether these good intentions can withstand the challenges on the ground and the political realities ahead.
