Five women's cooperatives involved in rice parboiling have received modern equipment kits in Tchamba, 374 km from Lomé, under the Food Resilience Systems Program in West Africa (FRSP-Togo).
The initiative targets beneficiaries in the Savanes, Kara and Centrale regions. The equipment includes large-capacity soaking tanks, parboiling units fitted with stainless steel sieves and eco-friendly stoves, as well as drying tarps.
Program officials said the initiative aims to reduce post-harvest losses, improve the quality of locally produced rice and increase processing volumes. Combined with training, it also seeks to strengthen the value chain and boost the competitiveness of local products.
The initiative is designed to strengthen the rice sector and improve both productivity and processing conditions.
Nearly 200 women are benefiting. “More than just tools, this equipment gives these women an opportunity to produce more rice of better quality and increase their incomes,” said Djélé Dahouda, coordinator of FRSP-Togo, as quoted by ATOP.
Supported by the World Bank, the FRSP program aims to strengthen food system resilience and improve food security across several West African countries, including Togo.
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