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Western Africa

Togo

Mixed Strategy

Final Score

18.5%

85%
Economy
68%
Human Dev
30%
Political
62%
Opportunity
70%
Risk FactorMedium

Economic Indicators

GDP$10.65B
GDP Growth6.4%
Population9.5M
Youth Population58.6%
Labor Force69.3%
Public Sector Emp.2.5%

Human Development

HDI Score0.547
HDI Global Rank#162
HDI Africa Rank#35
HCI0.43
Literacy Rate72.6%
Tertiary Education15%
Private Sector Emp.97.55%

Public Sector Skills Needs

Digital GovernanceFinancial ManagementPublic Administration

Active Training Entities

Government Institution

Ecole Nationale d'Administration (ENA) Togo

Government Activities

Training of middle and senior management of the Togolese public administration; developing diversified training in public administration, economy, and finance; strengthening civil servant capacities in local governance, administrative management, financial management, and local project management; digitalizing training offers.

Government ScaleApproximately 80-90 graduates annually; received CFA300 million from UNDP over three years (2020-2023) and CFA 800 million from GIZ for strategic plan (2021).
Government FundingGovernment budget, UNDP (CFA300 million over three years), German cooperation GIZ (CFA 800 million).

Private/NGO Organizations

Floraison, A Civil Society Organisation in Togo

Private Activities

Inform, train, and educate individuals for well-being and community development; focus on human rights, economic, social, and cultural rights, women's rights, combating violence against women and girls, peacebuilding, statebuilding, civic engagement, and citizen participation. Activities include radio programs, awareness-raising, and training sessions.

Private FundingGrants and external support (specific sources not detailed, but mentioned as 'Other Other' by DevelopmentAid.org and 'in search of means necessary').

Strategic Partnership Area

Joint programs on digital governance training for civil servants, particularly in local administration and financial management, leveraging ENA's digitalization efforts and Floraison's community engagement and human rights focus. Collaboration on peacebuilding and civic engagement training for public sector professionals.

Political Intersection Analysis

Top Supporting Countries

USA, France, World Bank (IDA)

Activities Nature

Educational scholarships, vocational training, health programs, infrastructure development, public sector strengthening, social protection, agriculture value chains, digital transformation.

Support ScaleUSD 745.44 million in total development aid in 2023. US aid around $33.3 million (2021) to $50.1 million (FY2024) annually. World Bank IDA provided a $75 million financing agreement for public sector strengthening. AFD (France) has 14 projects totaling €310.8 million.
Funding MechanismODA (Official Development Assistance) from bilateral donors (USA, France) and concessional loans/grants from multilateral institutions (World Bank IDA).

Political Intersection Analysis

Opportunities exist due to established diplomatic relations between Egypt and Togo and Togo's interest in diversifying international partnerships. Potential challenges include strong competition from established donors like France and the USA, particularly in education and public administration, where French influence is significant. Egypt can align with Togo's development goals by offering specialized expertise.

Political Influences on Human Development

Authoritarian governance, corruption and impunity, internal political tensions, and challenges in policy implementation and transparency.

Entry Recommendation for Egypt

Focus on specialized technical and vocational training (TVET), digital transformation skills, and niche public sector capacity building (e.g., infrastructure management, urban planning) to differentiate from general donor programs. Emphasize a South-South cooperation model, leveraging existing diplomatic ties and offering programs in both English and French to provide an alternative to traditional French-dominated offerings.

Performance Radar

EconomyHuman DevPoliticalGovernanceHDILiteracy0255075100

Score Breakdown

EconomyHuman DevPoliticalOpportunity0255075100

Governance & Stability

Governance Score53.8/100
Political Stability14.22/100
Risk Factor70%

Quick Facts

RegionWestern Africa
Entry ModeMixed Strategy
Final Score18.5%
Opportunity Score61.8%