Togo Reviews Doha Programme of Action at Midpoint

Author: togofirst.comPublished on: October 28, 2026Country: Togo

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Togo Reviews Doha Programme of Action at Midpoint

Togo’s Ministry of Planning and Development assessed progress from 2022 to 2026 under the Doha Programme of Action for least developed countries. The midterm report cites gains in health, education, vocational training, social protection and access to water, alongside average economic growth of 6% and inflation of 0.4%. For 2027-2031, the government plans to accelerate reforms, mobilize more resources and strengthen social protection, crisis resilience and efforts to reduce regional inequalities.

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