# Togo economic development and trade initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/togo-economic-development-and-trade-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-10-25T01:17:56.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Togo is pursuing several initiatives to strengthen its position as a regional economic and logistical hub. In late September 2026, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Togo (CCI-Togo) participated in an economic summit in Paris to promote the country’s logistical advantages to French investors. During the event, officials highlighted the Autonomous Port of Lomé, noting its status as the only deep-water port in West Africa and its role as a gateway to the ECOWAS market.

Following these diplomatic efforts, the Centre Togolais des Expositions et Foires (CETEF Togo 2000) conducted training sessions in late October for over 700 participants ahead of the 21st Lomé International Fair. The training focused on optimizing commercial returns and logistical management for exhibitors. India is designated as the guest of honor for this upcoming fair, which is scheduled for late November 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: CETEF Togo 2000 holds training for Lomé International Fair participants

CETEF Togo 2000 trained over 700 participants for the 21st Lomé International Fair, focusing on commercial optimization, digital visibility, and ROI ahead of the event starting November 27.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cetef-togo-2000-holds-training-for-lom-international-fair-participants

### 2026-09-27: CCI-Togo promotes regional logistics hub at Paris economic summit

CCI-Togo representatives met with French business leaders in Paris to promote Togo as a strategic logistics hub and gateway to the 400-million-consumer ECOWAS market.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cci-togo-promotes-regional-logistics-hub-at-paris-economic-summit

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