Haho 1 Municipality Adopts 2026 Budget, Up 1.8% Year On Year

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Thursday, 18 December 2025 12:50

Haho 1 Municipality Adopts 2026 Budget, Up 1.8% Year On Year

(Togo First) - The Haho 1 municipality has approved its 2026 budget, set at 431.8 million CFA francs, up about 1.8% from the 424 million CFA francs allocated in 2025.

The budget was approved during the fourth ordinary session of the municipal council held on December 12 in Notse and now requires validation by the Ministry of Territorial Administration.

With the projected resources, municipal authorities plan to roll out several projects for local communities. A total of 22 projects are planned, including the rehabilitation of a storage warehouse in Atchave, the upgrading of market sheds at Notse’s main market, and the construction of livestock markets and school buildings. Projects to establish civil registry services in villages are also included.

In 2026, the municipality also plans to focus on implementing its Master Plan for Development and Urban Planning (SDAU) and its Communal Development Plan (PDC), which includes projects aimed at improving sanitation and developing commercial infrastructure.

To mobilize resources, local authorities are counting on taxpayer contributions within the municipality, alongside support from the state and development partners. They also plan to use the existing municipal taxpayer database to improve local revenue collection.

Esaïe Edoh

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