# Local consumption and economic formalization in West Africa > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/local-consumption-and-economic-formalization-in-west-africa > Updated: 2026-10-22T17:55:23.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In Togo and Benin, initiatives have been launched to promote the consumption of locally manufactured and processed goods. In Lomé, Togo, the fifth edition of the Local Products Market opened with a focus on female entrepreneurs in sectors such as cosmetics, textiles, and agri-food. Simultaneously, Benin launched the seventh edition of the ‘Consume Local’ month. This initiative includes a ‘Panier-minute’ challenge in Cotonou to encourage citizens to integrate domestic goods into their daily diets and a mini-fair at the PK3 market featuring 75 exhibitors. In Benin, these efforts are framed under the theme ‘Consuming local for a profound economic benefit’ to promote economic resilience and sovereignty. Related economic structuring was also noted in Haiti, where the Ministry of Commerce and Industry reported a significant increase in the registration of non-salaried traders, reaching 19,720 between December 2024 and October 2026. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Economic formalization and local consumption initiatives in Haiti and Benin Haiti's MCI has registered nearly 20,000 traders to formalize its economy, while Benin launches its 7th ‘Month of Consuming Local’ to boost domestic production and economic sovereignty. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/economic-formalization-and-local-consumption-initiatives-in-haiti-and-benin ### 2026-10-19: Local product markets launch in Togo and Benin to boost domestic consumption Togo and Benin have launched new initiatives, including markets and consumer challenges, to promote local products and support domestic entrepreneurship. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/local-product-markets-launch-in-togo-and-benin-to-boost-domestic-consumption --- Cite as: Local consumption and economic formalization in West Africa. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/local-consumption-and-economic-formalization-in-west-africa