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Foire ADJAFI entrepreneurship fair in Togo

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The 14th edition of the Foire ADJAFI has launched is ongoing in Togo, Togo through September 6, 2026, serving as a national platform for youth entrepreneurship through September 6, 2026. with a focus on agro-transformation. The event features nearly 300 projects across approximately 270 stands, with a central theme of agro-transformation aimed at modernizing and certifying local production for export. stands. Recent discussions at the fair have highlighted significant centered on the financial barriers for facing Togo’s very small, small, and medium-sized enterprises (TPMEs). While TPMEs constitute Despite constituting over 90% of the economic fabric, they currently TPMEs capture only about 18% of available bank financing. The financing, with the agribusiness sector is notably underserved, receiving approximately 1.5% of available funds. just 1.5%. Participants have emphasized the need called for medium- and long-term financing options, as options to replace current offerings are largely short-term. short-term offerings. To address bridge these gaps, there are proposals for a national reference platform to help qualify and certify TPMEs, facilitating their entry into TPMEs for markets such as like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In addition To strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem, the fair has hosted a pitch session titled ‘Place aux Startups Innovantes’. During this session, 11 innovative projects in fields such as new technologies, the environment, and agribusiness were presented to business development, a jury of experts and bankers to secure mentorship, visibility, and financial guidance. Beyond business, the fair integrates civic services, allowing attendees to and cultural services. Attendees can establish or renew national identity cards on-site at the Lycée d’Agoè-Nyivé playground. The event also Additionally, the HALOU Festival continues to promote cultural professionalization through the HALOU Festival, where artist Ralycia provides professionalization, providing visibility and training for women in the music industry. industry through artist Ralycia.

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