AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Finances: Togo’s revised 2026 budget falls slightly to CFAF2.744 trillion, but investment borrowing rises sharply to CFAF316.9 billion as grant revenue drops. Public debt reached 60.2% of GDP by midyear, with the total stock climbing to CFAF4,458.1 billion. Constitutional Reform: The ECOWAS Court has again asked Lomé to explain how it is addressing concerns over the 2024 reforms, which shifted executive power to a parliamentary system. Climate Investment: Togo plans to seek $3.97 billion at COP31 for 43 projects spanning clean energy, agriculture, transport and coastal protection. Regional Infrastructure: Lomé is pushing to cut the planned Abidjan-Lagos highway cost from $15 billion to as little as $10 billion and share costs more fairly among the five countries. Jobs and Agriculture: The government is developing a national certification system for short-term vocational training; more than 3,000 people have enrolled since 2021, with over 80% reportedly finding work. Cotton prices and subsidized input costs will also hold steady for the 2026–27 season.
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