Togo - Project to update and validate Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) for 31 semi-urban centers

The proposed operation involves a grant of up to 265,391 Euros to the Togolese Republic from the African Water Facility (AWF) Special Fund for the implementation of the Project to update and validate environmental and social impact studies for 31 semi-urban centres in Togo (PAVEIES-31CSUT). The project is a major contribution to the implementation of the government's 2025 roadmap. Its implementation will enable 31 urban centres in four regions of Togo to obtain funding for water infrastructure, thereby helping the population in semi-urban areas to increase their access to drinking water from 52.88% to 80%. It comprises two (2) components as follows: (i) Updating and validation of the environmental and social impact studies and the resettlement action plans; (ii) Project management. The products expected at the end of this project: (i) The ESIA and RAP study documents for the 31 semi-urban centres updated and validated by the ADB and ANGE; (ii) The environmental and social compliance certificates for the 31 semi-urban centres issued by ANGE/MERF; (iii) A monitoring and evaluation manual for SP-EAU drawn up and available. The estimated duration of the project is 12 months from the date of entry into force of the grant agreement.