The Haut-commissariat à la réconciliation et au renforcement de l'unité nationale (HCRRUN) recently organized a listening session in Guérin-Kouka, Togo, from September 29 to October 1. The session aimed to gather input from the Dankpen population on community and collective reparations for the 1991 events. This initiative is part of the implementation of recommendations from the Commission vérité justice et réconciliation (CVJR). The HCRRUN seeks to inform and involve the community in the identification of projects that will promote unity and development.
The listening session focused on community and collective reparations, as recommended by the CVJR. The goal is to identify projects that will benefit the community and promote social cohesion. The HCRRUN wants to ensure that the projects chosen are in line with the community's needs and priorities. By involving the community in the decision-making process, the HCRRUN aims to foster a sense of ownership and responsibility among the population.
During the session, participants discussed and proposed various projects. One project that was retained is the construction of a vocational training center, which will help combat youth dropout rates. The center will also feature a recreational space for the community. This project was chosen for its potential to bring the community together and promote social cohesion. The project's implementation will be a significant step towards promoting peace and development in the region.
An agreement was signed between HCRRUN President Awa Nana Daboya and Dankpen Prefect Col. Akpamoura Koffi, representing the community. The agreement marks the beginning of the project's implementation. According to President Daboya, the CVJR's recommendation 54 emphasizes the importance of community and collective reparations in addition to individual reparations. She highlighted that the community plays a crucial role in choosing projects that promote unity and development.
President Daboya explained that the community's involvement in the project selection process is essential. She emphasized that the projects chosen must be inclusive and promote social cohesion. The HCRRUN's initiative aims to promote peace and development in the region by involving the community in the decision-making process. By doing so, the HCRRUN hopes to create a sense of ownership and responsibility among the population.
Dankpen Prefect Col. Akpamoura Koffi expressed gratitude to the authorities for their initiative. He stated that the project chosen is a symbol of the community's reconciliation. The prefect emphasized that the project's implementation will promote peace and social cohesion in the region. He also highlighted the importance of community involvement in the project's implementation and success.
The HCRRUN's listening session in Dankpen is part of a broader effort to promote peace and development in Togo. The initiative aims to involve communities in the decision-making process and promote social cohesion. Key points from the session include:
Key points
- The HCRRUN organized a listening session in Guérin-Kouka to gather input on community reparations for the 1991 events.
- A vocational training center with a recreational space was chosen as a project to promote social cohesion and combat youth dropout rates.
- The project's implementation will be a significant step towards promoting peace and development in the region.
