• Togo holds talks with IMF and World Bank during Washington meetings

• Focus on tools to manage crises and protect vulnerable households

• Discussions point to new financing options and reform support

Togo used the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington to explore new ways to shield its economy from external shocks and strengthen long-term resilience.

The country’s delegation, which attended the meetings from April 13 to 18, held bilateral talks with officials from the Bretton Woods institutions on the sidelines of the event. Those discussions helped outline new economic directions for the country.

Togolese officials focused on measures to limit the impact of ongoing global crises and improve preparedness for future disruptions. Proposals included faster crisis-response tools, financial guarantee mechanisms, and targeted social protection programs for vulnerable households.

“These meetings helped identify concrete solutions to address the effects of current crises while strengthening our ability to anticipate future shocks,” said Sandra Ablamba Johnson, Minister Secretary of the Presidency of the Council and World Bank Governor for Togo.

Talks also covered the development of early-warning tools based on reducing economic vulnerabilities, improving land security, and accelerating investment in key sectors such as energy, digital infrastructure, and agriculture.

Against a backdrop of global uncertainty, Togo is seeking to build a more resilient economy while advancing structural transformation. The discussions are expected to open the door to new financing opportunities, including stronger public-private partnerships, increased private investment, and support for growth-focused reforms.

Esaïe Edoh