Financial Education Week commenced its third edition in Lomé this week.
The purpose of this event is to enhance the financial literacy of young individuals in Togo. Over the course of seven days, finance, entrepreneurship, and innovative technology experts will engage with participants to promote more responsible financial practices.
This initiative, spearheaded by the EDUFIA (Financial Education in Africa) association, seeks to provide young people with insights into the economic and financial landscape of the country. “Our goal is to train, inform, raise awareness, and educate youth so they can make well-informed financial decisions both now and in the future,” stated Kodjo Akpatigbé, the association’s president.
The organizers highlight the significance of self-discipline in personal financial management.
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This year’s agenda is varied, featuring a mix of meetings, tours, and conferences. Scheduled activities include visits to companies, such as an institution focused on guarantee funds and an audit and accounting firm; awareness campaigns in schools; discussions at a private high school in Lomé; and a major conference set for Saturday, March 22, which will gather experts in finance, entrepreneurship, fintech, and artificial intelligence.
