The Local Development Committee (CLD) convened in Lomé on June 5, 2026, to assess the Togo-France partnership’s progress in sustainable and inclusive investments while outlining the 2026-2028 cooperation roadmap. Serving as a key coordination platform between French development actors and Togolese partners, the CLD aligns projects with national priorities to maximize impact.
Education, skills development and social cohesion take center stage
Over recent years, significant strides have been made in education, vocational training, territorial development, entrepreneurship, and social cohesion. Notably, France supported the establishment of Togo’s Polytechnic School and awarded 95 scholarships to Togolese students in 2025. The Études en France program welcomed over 8,200 applicants, with new Campus France hubs opening in Lomé and Kara to facilitate student mobility.
The French curriculum in Togo has expanded rapidly, growing from 857 students four years ago to over 2,500 today, reflecting increased demand for high-quality international education.
Culture and sports initiatives reach 17,000 beneficiaries
Cultural and creative sector projects have engaged more than 17,000 attendees, trained 350 professionals, and supported 24 artistic residencies. Additionally, France supported the creation of the National Agency for Territorial Collectivity Training (ANFCT) to strengthen decentralization efforts across Togo.
395 million euros driving infrastructure and capacity building
The French Development Agency (AFD) has mobilized nearly 395 million euros to fund transformative projects in Togo. These investments have improved access to potable water for over 552,000 people and electricity for approximately 125,000 households. Over 49 technical and vocational training centers have been modernized, while more than 600 kilometers of rural roads have been built or rehabilitated, benefiting over 500,000 farmers.
Three key priorities for 2026-2028 cooperation
For the next three years, the French team will focus on three pillars: fostering inclusive growth and job creation, expanding access to essential infrastructure and services, and strengthening governance, human rights, and social cohesion. Special emphasis will be placed on youth employability, private sector development, entrepreneurship, and local governance initiatives.
The CLD also underscored the importance of cross-cutting priorities, including gender equality and targeted support for the Savanes region. Through this structured dialogue, France reaffirms its commitment to Togo’s sustainable and inclusive development, working in tandem with other technical and financial partners.