Togo Hosts 12th Annual Review of UEMOA Reforms and Projects

The 12th edition of the annual review of UEMOA reforms, policies, programs, and community projects in Togo opened on November 9 in Lomé. The event is organized by the UEMOA Commission in collaboration with the Togolese Ministry of Finance and Budget. This annual review is an important component of regional integration efforts, aimed at assessing the implementation of community texts in Togo.

The review, which will last for three days, will evaluate 149 regulatory texts and a community project worth over two billion CFA francs. Participants will conduct a comprehensive examination of all community texts in Togo, measuring the results achieved and challenges faced in implementing reforms. This process aims to identify areas for improvement and anticipate potential factors affecting the effectiveness of these reforms.

The representative of the Togolese Minister of Budget and Finance, Mme Akou Adetou Afidényigba, emphasized the need for increased mobilization, coordination, and speed in implementing reforms, particularly in agriculture, culture, and crafts. She noted that the 2025 edition of the annual review showed a regression in the implementation rate of reforms to 68.7%, down from 77.9% in 2024.

According to Mme Adetou Afidényigba, the regression in implementation rates requires a more rigorous approach to achieving results. She stressed that reforms are essential for improving governance in public and private affairs, and that a common will and rigorous monitoring are necessary to achieve desired outcomes.

The Resident Representative of the UEMOA Commission in Togo, Alioune Sene, highlighted the importance of the review in gathering evidence of progress made, which will be reported to the highest authorities of the Union. He emphasized the need for objective and transparent reporting on the implementation of community texts.

The review brings together representatives from the UEMOA Commission, sectoral ministries, national orders, and delegated project management agencies. The participants will engage in a comprehensive evaluation of community texts and projects, with a focus on identifying areas for improvement and optimizing the impact of reforms.

The annual review is an institutionalized process, established by an additional act of the Conference of Heads of State and Government on October 24, 2013. It is a critical component of UEMOA's efforts to deepen regional integration and promote economic development in West Africa.

Key points

• The review will assess 149 regulatory texts and a community project worth over two billion CFA francs.
• The implementation rate of reforms regressed to 68.7% in 2025, down from 77.9% in 2024.
• The review aims to identify areas for improvement and optimize the impact of reforms in Togo.