AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTogo Economy: Togo’s economy grew 3.8% year-on-year in Q1 2026, with industry and logistics leading—textile and apparel surged, while transport and trade lifted services, supported by activity around the Port of Lomé. Public Finance & Business Climate: Local contractors say banks are tightening credit as public invoice backlogs leave firms unable to repay loans, slowing infrastructure delivery. Roads & Safeguards: Togo is recruiting a consultant for a 45-day audit of the Lomé–Cotonou road resettlement plan, checking compensation and support for affected communities. Health & Jobs: Togo joined regional training to build economic tools showing health spending as investment, while a BOAD-backed mentoring push has trained 43 young people for work. International Watch (Togo ties): Togo is cosponsoring a move to review commercial whaling quotas, and Gilbert Houngbo is seeking a second term as ILO chief amid a tight leadership race. SCO Diplomacy: In Bishkek, Togo’s PM Victoire Tomegah Dogbé attended the SCO+ talks as leaders focused on security and global governance.
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