Togo to Get Six Vocational Centers with €50M Funding from EBID

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Friday, 04 July 2025 05:48

Togo to Get Six Vocational Centers with €50M Funding from EBID

(Togo First) - The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) will inject 50 million euros into the construction and outfitting of six technical education and vocational training (TVET) centers in Togo. The project, approved during the institution’s 92nd board meeting on June 30, 2025, will be implemented by Planet One group.

The initiative aims to train approximately 3,480 young people annually in technical fields. These include electricity, mechanics, construction, agri-food, and digital professions. The objective is to equip Togolese youth with skills highly sought after in both local and regional job markets.

For Togolese authorities, this marks another step in implementing their 2025 roadmap, which centers development efforts around professional training. With many young people struggling to find long-term employment, the project is viewed as a key lever for boosting competitiveness and reducing unemployment.

Broader Regional Investment

EBID, the financial arm of ECOWAS, intends to support inclusive economic growth across the region through this funding. The investment in Togo is part of a broader portfolio of approved projects totaling 174 million euros and 125 million dollars. These projects span several priority sectors, including energy, education, and industry.

Planet One, tasked with implementing the project in Togo, is a private entity specializing in educational solutions and the management of training infrastructure across Africa. The Dubai-based group states it has already modernized 48 vocational training centers in Ghana, despite logistical challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also reports launching the first phase of a similar program in Senegal, involving 15 training centers, and notes collaboration with the governments of Sierra Leone and Guinea. Additionally, Planet One is developing centers of excellence in partnership with the University of Stirling (UAE) and the Scottish Qualification Authority, aiming to align its training programs with international standards.

The Togolese project encompasses not only the construction of the centers but also their equipping with modern, internationally compliant materials. According to its official website, Planet One plans to build or modernize 28 vocational training centers in Togo. This includes 16 brand-new, ultra-modern centers and the rehabilitation of 12 existing ones. In parallel, Planet One is planning the development of 21 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) schools across the country.

No start date for construction has yet been announced, but authorities hope the centers will be operational within the next two years. If the expected results are achieved, this project could become a regional benchmark.

Written in French by Fiacre E. Kakpo,

Translated and adapted into English by Mouka Mezonlin

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