Togo allocated about US$3 million in social spending in 2025 to support vulnerable populations, government officials said this week, as authorities seek to maintain welfare programmes amid tight budget conditions.
The funding, equivalent to 1.8 billion CFA francs, was mobilised under the country’s social action policy and presented on Wednesday during the opening of the annual review of activities of the Ministry of Solidarity, Gender, Family and Child Protection in the central town of Kpalimé.
According to figures released at the meeting, the ministry achieved a physical implementation rate of 71.6 percent and a financial execution rate of 82 percent over the year. A total of 204,718 people benefited from government-supported interventions, with nearly 60 percent of recipients being women.
The programmes focused primarily on social protection, child welfare, gender promotion, and literacy, officials said. Authorities described the results as notable given ongoing pressure on public finances, driven by competing development needs and limited fiscal space.
Geographically, the Greater Lomé area accounted for the largest share of beneficiaries, with 65,642 people receiving assistance. Other regions covered by the programmes included the Plateaux, Kara, Centrale, Savanes, and Maritime regions, reflecting a nationwide rollout of social interventions.
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Minister of Social Action Moni Sankaredja-Sinandja said the annual review was designed to assess programme performance and ensure resources are used more effectively. “The objective is to analyse and validate results in order to make the necessary adjustments and strengthen the impact of our actions,” she said.
Officials said the review would also inform the preparation of 2026 action plans and budgets, allowing the ministry to refine its targeting and improve programme efficiency. Sankaredja-Sinandja said the focus going forward would be on better aligning interventions with the real needs of vulnerable communities.
Togo, one of West Africa’s lower-income economies, has increased its emphasis on social protection in recent years as it seeks to reduce poverty, improve gender equality and expand access to basic services. However, officials have repeatedly warned that fiscal constraints limit the pace at which programmes can be expanded.
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Authorities said strengthening coordination and improving monitoring would be key priorities in 2026, as the government works to maximise the impact of limited public resources while maintaining support for at-risk groups.
