Political Geography: Togo / Publication Year: within 3 Years

Author:: Leslie N. L. Mills
Publication Date:: 06-2024
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
Abstract:: The benefits of public-private partnerships in the delivery of non-digital infrastructure and services have been well documented. However, for the digital sector, the joint-venture model of public-private partnerships could offer African governments a way to accelerate digital transformation with both the advantages provided by public ownership and the efficiency offered by the private sector. Well-structured joint ventures enable African governments to de-risk digital projects, attract qualified talent, build trust among stakeholders to accelerate uptake of the joint venture’s output and promote local ownership and participation. For this model to be successful, governments need to work on strengthening rule of law, take on the burden of first loss from the private sector, negotiate for the private partner to contribute to building local talent and create opportunities for local ownership by enabling local investment in the joint venture.
Topic:: International Cooperation, Geopolitics, Digitalization, and Public-Private Partnership
Political Geography:: Africa and Togo

Author:: African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)
Publication Date:: 01-2023
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)
Abstract:: Despite the implementation of anti-tobacco laws and regulations, including ratification of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, smoking prevalence in Togo remains high. A study shows that the mixed taxation system leads to an increase in the final consumption price of the premium and economy segments of tobacco, an increase in excise tax revenue and a decrease in the quantity of cigarettes consumed and industry revenue, compared with the current "ad valorem" tax. Based on these results, the application of a mixed excise tax system would provide better results in terms of tobacco control.
Topic:: Reform, Tax Systems, Tobacco, Public Health, and Revenue
Political Geography:: Africa and Togo

Author:: African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)
Publication Date:: 01-2023
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)
Abstract:: The consumption of tobacco in Togo has significant economic and health implications, with a particular impact on low and middle-income households in rural areas. The study “Effet d'éviction de la consommation du tabac sur les dépenses de ménage au Togo” reveals that tobacco expenditure displaces essential household spending on housing, cooking energy, hygiene, education, and entertainment. The study recommends targeting anti-smoking initiatives towards low- and middle-income rural households, implementing a mixed taxation system for tobacco products, strengthening measures against illicit tobacco trade, and improving the availability of recent, detailed statistics on tobacco and its derivative products for informed policy decisions.
Topic:: Economy, Tobacco, Public Health, Household, and Spending
Political Geography:: Africa and Togo

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