Four municipalities in Togo’s Lacs prefecture, along with the Vo 2 commune, are moving toward a joint strategy to tackle sustainable and inclusive development challenges, local officials said on Tuesday after a meeting in Aneho.
The initiative aims to coordinate responses to common challenges faced by the local authorities through closer cooperation in local governance. Priority areas include agriculture, health, education and sanitation.
Officials said the approach would take into account the specific conditions of each municipality.
“A framework for joint action has just been established,” said Alexis Aquereburu, mayor of Lacs 1. “The goal is to identify innovative solutions to address our shared challenges.”
The push for inter-municipal cooperation comes as authorities in Aneho seek to accelerate the city’s development. Aneho served as Togo’s capital before independence, and current efforts focus on several strategic sectors, including heritage preservation and cultural activities.
Esaïe Edoh