Togo is advancing its agri-food transformation with a focus on modernization, financing, and climate adaptation, aligning with the African Union's 2026-2035 program.
Togo's agri-food goals outlined
Togo is working to modernize its agricultural system, improve access to financing, and adapt to climate challenges. These efforts are part of its broader plan to contribute to the African Union's (AU) regional agri-food strategy for the years 2026 to 2035.AU mission concludes in Togo
A high-level mission from the AU Commission ended in Lomé on October 22, 2026. The mission aimed to turn the commitments of the Kampala Declaration into national actions within Togo. The focus was on implementing the Detailed Agricultural Development Program for Africa (PDDAA) for the 2026–2035 period.Collaboration with AU representatives
Togolese authorities worked alongside representatives from the AU Commission's Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment Department. The discussions focused on aligning agricultural productivity, food security, climate resilience, and the sustainable use of natural resources.Non-state actors invited to invest
Dindiogue Konlani, director of the cabinet of the ministry in charge of Agriculture, emphasized the need for non-state actors to move from a traditional cooperation model to one of co-construction and co-investment. This approach aims to bring more resources and innovation into the agricultural sector.Funding boost for agricultural modernization
The Togo Agricultural Modernization Program (ProMAT) has received significant financial support. In June 2026, the West African Development Bank (BOAD) approved an additional 40 billion CFA francs, raising the program's total funding to 60 billion CFA francs. This money supports mechanization and irrigation projects.Kampala Declaration targets set
The Kampala Declaration, adopted in January 2025, aims to increase African agri-food production by 45 percent and triple intra-African trade in agricultural goods by 2035. It also seeks to reduce post-harvest losses by half. Togo plans to use these goals to drive investments, improve productivity, and create new commercial opportunities.
