In Togo, key stakeholders in public finance commenced a comprehensive training session on Monday, May 26, 2025, in Aného, focused on implementing the new National Financial Control Framework. The training, organized by the National Directorate of Financial Control (DNCF), aims to deepen understanding of best practices in state budget execution and promote more effective financial governance.
The training program is specifically designed for authorizing officers from a wide range of government bodies, including central and decentralized administrations, local authorities, and public institutions. The primary objective is to equip these officials with a thorough understanding of the requirements and advantages of the new control framework, ultimately leading to greater efficiency, transparency, and accountability in the management of public expenditure.
The National Financial Control Framework was developed with the support of German cooperation through the Good Financial Governance (GFG) project, implemented by GIZ. It represents a modernized approach to financial control, building upon the reforms initiated by the government to enhance the effectiveness of budget management in accordance with the standards set by the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). This framework is a critical component of Togo’s broader efforts to strengthen its public financial management systems and promote sustainable economic development.
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Yatan Komi Akakpo, the National Director of Financial Control, emphasized that this new tool is “an essential lever for the implementation of innovative practices for effective control.” He noted that its adoption is expected to streamline the work of authorizing officers in executing the State budget, managing special Treasury accounts and supplementary budgets, and overseeing the budgetary operations of local authorities. Furthermore, the framework will enable a more robust performance assessment of the execution of the Finance Act, while also strengthening the capacity of officials responsible for financial monitoring to manage control-related risks effectively.
The DNCF plans to extend the training program to other municipalities throughout the country to ensure that local stakeholders also benefit from this enhanced understanding of financial control best practices. This widespread training initiative underscores Togo’s commitment to improving public financial management at all levels of government and fostering a culture of accountability and transparency in the use of public funds. The successful implementation of the new National Financial Control Framework is expected to contribute significantly to Togo’s efforts to achieve its development goals and improve the lives of its citizens.
