{"id":18176,"date":"2026-06-20T13:02:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T13:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.iita.org\/news-item\/togo-strengthens-partnerships-with-iita-for-sustainable-agricultural-transformation\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T16:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T16:52:09","slug":"togo-strengthens-partnerships-with-iita-for-sustainable-agricultural-transformation","status":"publish","type":"news-item","link":"https:\/\/iita.org\/fr\/news-item\/togo-strengthens-partnerships-with-iita-for-sustainable-agricultural-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Togo strengthens partnerships with IITA for sustainable agricultural transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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IITA Director General, Dr Simeon Ehui; IITA Deputy Director General (Acting), Partnerships for Delivery, Dr Tahirou Abdoulaye, and IITA Director for Strategic Planning and Chief of Staff, Dr Ibnou Dieng during a closed door meeting with Director General of the Togolese Institute for Agricultural Research (ITRA), Lardja Douti and the Togo delegation.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of efforts to build strategic partnerships that will advance Togo\u2019s agricultural transformation agenda, IITA<\/a>-CGIAR recently welcomed a high-level delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture of Togo, the Institut Togolais de Recherche Agricole (ITRA), and the Agence de Transformation Agricole (ATA) to the institute\u2019s headquarters in Ibadan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visit focused on exploring concrete opportunities to scale up innovation, enhance sustainability, and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers across Togo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr Simeon Ehui, IITA Senior Management team and scientists during an interactive session with the Togo delegation at IITA headquarters in Ibadan.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The delegation, led by Lardja Douti, Director General of the Togolese Institute for Agricultural Research (ITRA), toured IITA\u2019s research facilities, experiencing some of the existing innovations firsthand., During discussions, the team was introduced to IITA\u2019s broad range of initiatives in seed systems, youth empowerment, value addition, and soil and fertilizer health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcoming the Togo delegation, IITA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director for Africa, Dr Simeon Ehui, said there are so many technologies that Togo can adopt, and the partnership will provide the leverage to drive the country\u2019s agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Togo delegation with Dr Olufisayo Kolade during a tour of some of IITA’s labs and research facilities.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIITA looks forward to strengthening the partnership and contributing to Togo\u2019s food systems transformation. Innovation scaling is one of our major focuses, and working with national partners and systems is critical to scaling for impact,\u201d Dr Ehui said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his remarks, Douti expressed satisfaction with IITA\u2019s longstanding contributions to African agricultural development and emphasized how these can complement ongoing efforts in Togo. He added that while Togo has embarked on several agricultural initiatives, collaborating with IITA would bring a strategic layer of scientific expertise and proven technologies that can accelerate progress and drive greater impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are impressed with the depth of IITA\u2019s work\u2014from seed systems to youth-focused programs and high-impact value addition initiatives. These are the kinds of partnerships we need to strengthen our national systems and bring more value to our farmers,\u201d Douti said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Togo delegation at the Semi Autotrophic Hydroponics (SAH) facility with Dr Mercy Diebiru-Ojo<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussions during the meeting explored avenues for sustaining and scaling existing agricultural reforms in Togo, focusing on overcoming challenges related to program continuity and limited technology adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the IITA scientists and AfricaRice Country Representative for Nigeria, Dr Francis Nwilene, highlighted some of the institute and AfricaRice\u2019s initiatives on value chain development, particularly around cassava, soybeans, and rice, critical crops for food and economic security in Togo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other areas discussed include strengthening seed systems through potential adoption of IITA\u2019s Seed Tracker\u2014a digital tool that enhances seed quality assurance, traceability, and private sector engagement\u2014 technology transfer, including the Semi-Autotrophic Hydroponics (SAH) technology for producing high-quality planting materials for clonally propagated crops like cassava and yam. Following discussions, Togo has proposed working with the Fertilizer and Soil Health Hub to map and analyze Togo\u2019s soil fertility and develop data-driven solutions for sustainable land use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This visit marks a significant step forward in IITA\u2019s ongoing efforts to support inclusive, science-driven agricultural transformation across West Africa. With Togo\u2019s government strongly committed to innovation and sustainability, a fruitful partnership is underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contributed by Timilehin Osunde<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As part of efforts to build strategic partnerships that will advance Togo\u2019s agricultural transformation agenda, IITA-CGIAR recently welcomed a high-level delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture of 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