The communes of Golfe 1 and Moyen-Mono 1 in Togo have officially signed a partnership agreement aimed at strengthening their cooperation and promoting local development. The agreement, signed by mayors Joseph Koamy Gomado and ASSOE Yawose, seeks to foster the sharing of experiences, expertise, and resources for the benefit of the populations of both communes. This partnership is the result of reciprocal visits by municipal delegations, which helped to appreciate the realities and possibilities of cooperation between the two communes.
The partnership has a historical and cultural dimension, with the mayors highlighting the links between the communities, including the passage of ancestors through Tado before settling in Notsè. The agreement outlines 14 areas of cooperation, including commerce, educational exchanges, sanitation, and rural road development. The mayors emphasized the need for concrete, cost-effective actions that can bring tangible changes to the daily lives of the populations, particularly women and young people.
For Moyen-Mono 1, this partnership represents an opportunity to strengthen its development capacities. Mayor ASSOE Yawose welcomed the agreement, citing the differences in potential between the two communes and the potential for Moyen-Mono 1 to benefit from Golfe 1's experience and support. The partnership aims to promote tourism development, particularly through the valorization of Tado, a locality with significant historical and cultural importance for the Adja-Ewe communities of Togo, Benin, and Ghana.
The authorities have welcomed this initiative, with the prefect of Moyen-Mono, Colonel Gnakofré Yao, hailing it as a promising development that will help to consolidate decentralized cooperation in Togo. He emphasized that local development cannot be achieved in isolation and requires the pooling of experiences, expertise, resources, and opportunities. The partnership agreement was signed in the presence of administrative authorities and representatives of the District autonome du Grand Lomé and the Faîtière des communes du Togo.
The ceremony included symbolic exchanges of flags and scarves between the two communes, marking their commitment to a cooperation agreement with no fixed duration. The event was also marked by traditional dances and music, highlighting the cultural dimension of the partnership. With this agreement, Golfe 1 and Moyen-Mono 1 aim to move beyond the protocol stage and implement concrete actions that benefit their populations.
The partnership has several key areas of focus, including public sanitation and the development of common infrastructure. The communes also aim to promote trade and educational exchanges, with a focus on achievable and cost-effective actions that can bring tangible benefits to the populations. The mayors have invited the media to monitor and publicize the results of this cooperation.
The success of this partnership will depend on the effective implementation of the 14 areas of cooperation and the ability of the two municipalities to translate their commitments into tangible achievements for the benefit of their populations. The partnership is seen as a significant step forward in decentralized cooperation in Togo, with the potential to improve living conditions for the populations of both communes.
Key points
- The partnership aims to promote local development through cooperation and resource sharing between Golfe 1 and Moyen-Mono 1 communes.
- The agreement outlines 14 areas of cooperation, including commerce, education, sanitation, and rural road development.
- The partnership has a strong cultural and historical dimension, with a focus on promoting tourism development and valorizing Tado's historical and cultural significance.
