TOGO ADVANCES GREEN AGRICULTURE WITH $39M CLIMATE INVESTMENT BOOST

Togo secures $39M to power climate-smart farming and green agro-industrial growth with AfDB and Green Climate Fund support.

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Agriculture in Togo
Agriculture in Togo


Togo is taking a major step forward in climate-resilient agriculture with nearly $39 million in newly secured financing aimed at transforming its farming systems and agro-industrial zones through green innovation and sustainability.

On May 28 in Abidjan, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Togolese government signed a landmark agreement unlocking $38.9 million (22.44 billion CFA francs) for the development of environmentally conscious agricultural infrastructure. The package includes a $29 million grant from the Green Climate Fund channeled through the AfDB and a $9.9 million loan directly from the Bank.

This partnership marks the first-ever Green Climate Fund investment in an agro-industrial processing zone in Africa. The funding will power Togo’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones with renewable energy solutions, climate-smart farming practices, and infrastructure tailored to withstand the growing threats of climate change.

The agreement was formalized by Essowe Georges Barcola, Togo’s Minister of Economy and Finance, and Nnenna Nwabufo, AfDB Vice President for Regional Development, during the Bank’s Annual Meetings. Minister Barcola said the project reflects the country’s strong commitment to sustainable, inclusive growth under its “Togo 2025” development roadmap.

Among its key targets, the program will support the development of 10,000 hectares of agroforestry land, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and introduce adaptive practices to tackle climate change head-on. It also prioritizes gender equity by empowering women farmers with access to modern irrigation systems, climate data, and advanced processing technologies.

AfDB’s Nwabufo described the initiative as a bold step toward resilient food systems in Africa, aligning with the Bank’s overarching “Feed Africa” strategy. The investment is poised to not only enhance food security in Togo but also serve as a scalable model for climate-smart agro-industrial growth across the continent.

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