Strengthening Local Elected Officials and Public Infrastructure Management

A vision for harmonious development

The “Renforcement des Élus Locaux et Gestion des Infrastructures Publiques” project aims to ensure sustainable management of essential infrastructure (schools, social medical centers and health units) in the Togolese communes concerned. Through training, awareness-raising and concrete rehabilitation actions, this project mobilizes local players to improve living conditions for communities in the long term.

Strengthening institutional capacities

01

Train local elected officials in the efficient management and maintenance of infrastructure to ensure its longevity.

Mobilizing educational communities

02

Support parent-teacher associations to play an active role in monitoring and ensuring the sustainability of school infrastructure.

Improving public infrastructure

03

Rehabilitate schools, CMS and USP while installing fodder for access to drinking water.

Promoting hygiene and awareness

04

Organize campaigns for students and communities on hygiene practices and infrastructure preservation.

Actions implemented

01.

— Training for local elected representatives

Dedicated sessions to strengthen their skills in infrastructure management and maintenance.

02.

— Parent training

Raising awareness to involve them in maintaining school infrastructures.

03.

— Renovation and construction

Rehabilitation of schools and health units, and construction of forages to improve access to drinking water.

04.

— Hygiene campaigns

Massive awareness-raising on the importance of hygiene for a healthy, sustainable environment.

Expected impact

For local elected representatives

Proactive, sustainable management of public infrastructure.

For parent-teacher associations

An active and reinforced role in monitoring and maintaining school infrastructures.

For students and communities

Rehabilitated infrastructure, a healthy educational environment and improved access to drinking water.