RMS Impact Project in Togo

Context and Opportunities

Togo has implemented an ambitious national electrification strategy, with a strong focus on off-grid solutions to reach rural areas. The country is positioning itself as a laboratory for innovations in decentralized energy, making it a very attractive market for RMS Impact's integrated model.

Potential Intervention Zones

The Savanes and Kara regions, which are further from the capital Lomé, are the most affected by the energy deficit. The installation of RMS Impact hubs could support agricultural cooperatives and local processing initiatives there.

Togo at a glance

Population: ~8.8 million (2023 est.)
Area: 56,785 km²
GDP per capita: ~ $990 USD (2023 est.)

RMS Impact Potential

Potential number of sites: 10-15 sites
Project Status: Active watch.

Access Rates & Estimated Impact

⚡ Energy

~55%

National electricity access rate (Source: World Bank, 2021).

RMS Impact's Contribution: Supporting the goal of universal access by 2030.

💧 Drinking Water

~68%

National access rate to drinking water (Source: UNICEF, 2022).

RMS Impact's Contribution: Providing reliable and sustainably managed water points.

📡 Internet

~25%

Internet penetration rate (Source: DataReportal, 2023).

RMS Impact's Contribution: Accelerating the digital transformation of rural areas.

Potential Economic Activities for Beneficiaries

Direct activities: Management of phone charging points, sale of Wi-Fi top-up cards, first-level maintenance of solar and water installations.
Indirect activities: Development of small businesses requiring refrigeration, sewing or welding workshops, secretarial services, online training centers, telemedicine consultations, and e-commerce for local artisans.