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Summary of Togo: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper—Progress Report (July 2009 – June 2010)

Core Content

This report provides an overview of the progress made in implementing the Full Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) in Togo from July 2009 to June 2010. It outlines the achievements and challenges across four main pillars: Governance, Foundations for strong and sustainable growth, Human capital development, and Community development and reduction of regional imbalances. The document also includes macroeconomic indicators, implementation capacity, and recommendations for continued progress.

Main Pillars and Key Actions

Pillar I: Strengthening of Governance

• Political Governance:

  • Peaceful presidential elections were held.
  • Greater participation of political and civil society actors in governance.
  • Establishment of an independent electoral commission and awareness campaigns for peaceful elections.

• Institutional Governance:

  • A functional Audit Office was created.
  • Judicial system modernization, including the establishment of the Judicial Careers Training Center (CFPJ).
  • Improved oversight of courts and penitentiary services.
  • Legal extension services (vulgarisation juridique) were validated.
  • Constraints include lack of funding and ineffective steering bodies for the Human Rights Promotion and Protection Program.

• Administrative Governance:

  • Strategic and organizational audits of several ministries were conducted.
  • Studies on public service structures and a communications strategy were developed.
  • E-government platform procedures were initiated.
  • Legal instruments for decentralization are being finalized, and studies on urban commune demarcation are ongoing.
  • A national development policy was adopted, but implementation tools remain underutilized due to lack of funding.

• Economic Governance:

  • Real-time tracking of budget execution via the Integrated System of Public Finance Management (SIGFIP).
  • Restructuring of the Directorate General of the Treasury and Public Accounting.
  • Effective oversight by the Inspectorate General of Finance (IGF) and State Inspectorate General (IGE).
  • Implementation of the domestic debt settlement strategy, with 25% of private commercial domestic debt settled by June 2010.
  • A National Action Plan for managing external aid is in place, and an aid management platform is being established.

Pillar II: Consolidation of the Foundations of Strong and Sustainable Growth

• Structural Reforms:

  • Restructuring of the State's productive apparatus.
  • A three-year business plan for the phosphates sector and efforts to manage the cotton sector through NSCT.
  • Steps to divest public banks and attract strategic investors.
  • Securitization of nonperforming loans to support privatization.

• Business Environment:

  • Restructuring of the Business Administrative Formalities Center (CFE).
  • Regulations to reduce business start-up costs by over 30%.
  • Enterprises can be established within four days.
  • Banking and financial guarantee mechanisms are being developed to support SMEs and SMIs.

• Agriculture Development:

  • Strengthened distribution of agricultural inputs (fertilizers, seeds, etc.).
  • Credit systems for small farmers and price support for coffee, cocoa, and cotton.
  • Agricultural output increased by 11% in 2009.

• Industry and Crafts:

  • Drafting of an investment code aligned with WAEMU directives.
  • Development of a sector policy.
  • National handicrafts sector development policy and training in quality standards.
  • Lack of financing remains a major challenge for implementing priority measures.

• Commerce and Tourism:

  • Improvement of commercial infrastructure with six large markets under construction or rehabilitation.
  • Automation of customs procedures at the Autonomous Port of Lomé (PAL) through SYDONIA ++ I.T. and X-ray scanners.
  • Drafting and testing of tourism sector policies and promotion campaigns.
  • Ongoing privatization of government hotels.
  • Projected 25% increase in tourist arrivals in 2010.

• Transportation and Energy:

  • Road infrastructure development: 164 km of rural roads built and 1,105 km rehabilitated.
  • 17 km of roads asphalted and at least 30 km rehabilitated.
  • Energy supply capacity increased, and the electricity grid expanded, especially in rural areas.

• Telecommunications:

  • Improved national coverage and reduced mobile communication costs by over 22% between 2008 and 2010.
  • Continued efforts to make services more competitive within the subregion.

• Natural Resources and Environment:

  • Measures to reduce pressure on forest resources, curb invasions of protected areas, and manage coastal erosion.
  • Natural disaster prevention and management capacity was strengthened.
  • The National Environment and Natural Resources Investment Program (PNIERN) is nearing finalization.

• Living Environment:

  • Urban infrastructure improvements, including paving and rehabilitation of streets in Lomé.
  • Drainage and rainwater collector cleaning.
  • Master plans for several localities are being finalized.

• Job Creation:

  • Activities aimed at employment generation are improving the capacity of the unemployed to enter the labor market.
  • More support is needed to significantly impact the unemployment rate.

Pillar III: Development of Human Capital

• Education and Training:

  • Infrastructure for all educational levels was improved.
  • Training for a large number of teachers.
  • Gross enrollment rate increased from 109% in 2008 to 113% in 2009.
  • Primary school completion rate improved from 57% to 63% in the same period.

• Health System:

  • Numerous health structures were built, rehabilitated, and equipped.
  • Strengthened human resources in the health system.
  • 166 new nutritional rehabilitation centers established.
  • Vaccination coverage improved to 95% of targeted beneficiaries.
  • Distribution of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs expanded from 9 to 42 units in 2009.
  • National Health Development Plan (PNDS), Medium-Term Human Resources Development Plan, and Health Code ratified by the National Assembly laid the groundwork for achieving health-related MDGs.

• Water and Sanitation:

  • Access to safe drinking water for the rural population increased from 36% in June 2009 to 39% in June 2010.
  • More efforts are required to promote hygiene and sanitation practices and establish an information and monitoring/evaluation system for the sector.

• Gender Equity and Social Protection:

  • Ongoing efforts to promote gender equity and equality.
  • Social protection initiatives were launched.
  • Activities aimed at promoting youth, sports, and recreation are in progress.

Pillar IV: Community Development and Reduction of Regional Imbalances

• Local Governance and Community Development:
  • Strengthening of local governance and community development support mechanisms.
  • Implementation of the National Health Development Plan and other sectoral plans.
  • Decentralization efforts include legal instruments for transferring competences to local governments.
  • Studies on urban and rural commune demarcation and regional service organization are ongoing.

Key Challenges and Recommendations

• Challenges:

  • Insufficient funding for many initiatives.
  • Ineffective steering bodies for some programs.
  • Need for continued efforts to improve the implementation of priority measures.
  • Limited progress in certain areas like gender equity and employment generation.

• Recommendations:

  • Strengthen implementation capacity through better resource mobilization.
  • Improve monitoring and evaluation systems for public services.
  • Continue structural reforms and expand support for SMEs and SMIs.
  • Enhance the effectiveness of aid management and ensure the utilization of implementation tools.
  • Prioritize further development in the health, education, and water sectors.

Outlook

• The report concludes that significant progress has been made in the implementation of the full PRSP.
• Continued focus on strengthening governance, improving the business environment, and developing human capital is essential for achieving the completion point under the HIPC Initiative.
• The implementation of the PRSP must be supported by strong monitoring, evaluation, and capacity-building efforts to ensure long-term poverty reduction and sustainable growth.