AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTogo Digital Policy: Togo’s Internet Governance Forum (Togo IGF) returns to Lomé on June 19, with sessions on AI, big data, cybersecurity, digital rights and “digital sovereignty,” preceded by student and youth IGF events on June 17–18. Clean Mobility Investment: Electric motorcycle and battery-swapping firm Spiro secured $215M in equity to scale EV infrastructure across Africa, including operations already in Togo, with plans to expand into new markets. Aviation Push for Lomé: Lomé will host the African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026 (June 15–19), aiming to advance the Single African Air Transport Market and boost connectivity and sustainable aviation investment. Energy Access Across West Africa: The World Bank says its regional power programme has expanded electricity access to over 3 million people and built 4,000+ km of transmission lines to strengthen cross-border power trade. Right to Information in West Africa: Transparency International launched a report on access-to-information laws covering Liberia, Ghana, Togo and Sierra Leone, highlighting strong legal frameworks but persistent implementation gaps. Climate Resilience Funding: New GEF-backed projects will deliver $67M+ for vulnerable countries including Togo to reduce flood/coastal risks and improve food and water security. Local Tech & Skills: Nine Togolese edtech startups completed an incubation supported by Agence Togo Digital (ATD) and GIZ, with AI in education and growth strategy training ahead of eLearning Africa in Accra. Solar & Housing Expo: Fest’Immo SolarDayZ 2026 in Lomé drew nearly 5,000 visitors and brought together real estate, energy and tech stakeholders around “Rethinking Housing in Togo.”
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