Togo Advances Creation Of National Land Agency

Economic governance

Monday, 15 December 2025 15:25

Togo Advances Creation Of National Land Agency

(Togo First) - Togo is moving to establish a National Land Agency (ANDF), a reform under the Land and Domain Code adopted in 2018 but yet to be implemented.

The project has been relaunched with $150 million in financing from the World Bank. The funding will support a broader structural reform program aimed at boosting private investment and job creation.

According to Togolese authorities and the World Bank, the future agency will be responsible for coordinating land policy and speeding up the issuance of land documents. The reform is intended to strengthen land tenure security, reduce disputes, and improve access to productive land, particularly for farmers and investors.

Under the Land and Domain Code, the ANDF is expected to play a central role in implementing national land policy. The agency would operate as a public institution with financial autonomy, overseeing the regulation, coordination, and modernization of land management nationwide.

Its creation has been pending for more than five years, amid complex administrative procedures and the gradual rollout of digital land and cadastral systems in the country.

In preparation, Togo has launched several initiatives to modernize the cadastre in recent years. These include the creation of a single land service desk, a nationwide geo-referencing campaign for legacy land titles, and the introduction of a unique plot identification number.

Ayi Renaud Dossavi

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