Togo’s National Assembly begins review of the 2026 draft budget

Public finance

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 07:21

Togo’s National Assembly begins review of the 2026 draft budget

Lawmakers open committee examination of the 2026 finance bill.
The draft budget stands at CFA2,740.5 billion, up 14.4 % from 2025.
The document will proceed to the Senate after the Assembly’s review.

In Togo, the National Assembly began committee review of the 2026 draft finance law on November 24. Recently adopted by the executive, the session will span several days and focus on an in-depth analysis of the document, during which lawmakers will examine the government’s proposed budget lines.

The session was opened by the president of the institution, Selom Klassou, in the presence of the ministers of Finance and Budget, Georges Barcola, and Economy and Strategic Monitoring, Badanam Patoki, along with other members of the government.

During the review, lawmakers are expected to ensure that the government’s budget choices meet the population’s needs and propose amendments if necessary. Set at CFA2,740.5 billion, a 14.4 % increase from the previous fiscal year, the 2026 budget may undergo adjustments.

Once examined by the National Assembly, the document will be forwarded to the Senate, the second chamber of Parliament, in line with the principles of equal bicameralism established under the Constitution of the Fifth Republic.

“This process aims to ensure that the budget proposed by the government for the coming year reflects citizens’ expectations and effectively supports the country’s economic, social, and security development goals,” Selom Klassou said.

REFORMS OVERVIEW

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ENFORCING CONTRACTS (more info)

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