2021 Togo Top Impact: Who were the winners this year?

Economic governance

Tuesday, 01 February 2022 16:49

2021 Togo Top Impact: Who were the winners this year?

(Togo First) - Last Saturday, the organizing committee behind the fourth edition of the Togo Top Impact (TTI) Awards named and rewarded all 17 winners it picked for the year 2021. These winners received 17 awards, including 7 special ones.

Launched four years ago by the National Organization for Integral Development (ONEDI-Togo), the TTI Awards recognizes men, women, youth, organizations, and businesses that contribute – actively and positively – to the development of their respective communities.

Every year, excluding special awards, a jury picks 10 people or entities spread across various categories. Then, after a public vote that counts for 60% of the final results, the jury proceeds to its vote (40%). This year, the jury was headed by Amégah-Atsyon Bertin, a bailiff.

"It is the only event that puts under the spotlight, known and unknown women and men, who, through their professional but also human or social qualities, positively impact citizens and contribute in an exceptional, significant and innovative way, to the influence of our country,” the organizers said.

The theme picked for TTI 2021 was "Fiscal citizenship and development: assuming one's role as a citizen for the post-Covid economic recovery." The event was sponsored by Kodjo Adedze, Togo’s Minister of Trade.

Full list of winners

Personality of the Year: Serge Michel Kodom
Woman Manager of the Year: Molgah Abougnima-Kadjaka
Woman Leader of the Year: Kayi Dogbé
Rural Entrepreneur of the Year: Dodji Kofi Ognankitan
Young Leader of the Year: Beauty Sodokin
Cultural Actor of the Year: Kodjo Enyonam Jacques Logo
Journalist of the Year: Jean-Paul Agboh-Ahouélété Paul
Model Municipality of the Year: Commune Golfe 3
Organization/Association of the Year: Wep-Togo
Digital Innovation of the Year: Edole Africa

SPECIAL AWARDS

Woman of Influence Award, in recognition of her commitment to the empowerment of women in rural areas: Zibo Laouratou
Good Governance Award, in recognition of her professionalism, willingness, and commitment to business management: Nathalie Bitho
Excellence Award, in recognition of his merits and actions for the Togolese private sector: Tamégnon Laurent
Excellence Award, in recognition of her actions for the promotion of girls' leadership: Anaté Kouméalo Germaine
Excellence Award for the most reforming Togolese institution: University of Lomé
Jury Prize: Esther Sogbo
Special Prize, in recognition of her quality work, dynamism, and her support to the authorities in the fight against Covid-19: Bilitis Adama

REFORMS OVERVIEW

STARTING A BUSINESS (more info)

At the fifteenth position, worldwide, and first in Africa, under the Starting a Business index of the 2020 Doing Business ranking, Togo sustains its reformative dynamics with more reforms….

ENFORCING CONTRACTS (more info)

Compared to some years ago when it was one of the lowest rankers under the Doing Business’ Enforcing Contracts indicator, Togo, leveraging many efforts to improve its business climate, was able to jump significantly on the index in the recent years... .

CONTRACT EXECUTION (more info)

Creation of special chambers of commerce for small debts • Creation of chambers of commerce at the Court of Appeal • Civil and commercial cases now handled by distinct clerks • Establishment of commercial courts in Lomé and Kara • Lawyers and bailiffs now have access to the FORSETI COMMERCIAL platform • A maximum period of 100 days was fixed to settle a commercial dispute .

TRADING ACROSS BORDERS (more info)

In comparison to previous years,Togo has significantly improved its ranking under the“Trading across borders” indicator by adopting multiple reforms that focus mainly on the digitization and reduction in delays, for import and export procedures related to import and export.

In comparison to previous years, Togo has significantly improved its ranking on the “Trading across borders” index by adopting multiple reforms that focus mainly on the digitalization and reduction in delays, for import and export procedures related to import and export.

CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (more info)

After moving from the 133rd to 127th place under the 2020 Doing Business’ construction permit index, Togo intends to reiterate this feat in the coming edition of the global ranking. To this end, it has introduced this year multiple reforms.

GETTING ELECTRICITY (more info)

Over the past two years, Togo’s ranking under the Doing Business’ Getting electricity and water indicator has increased consistently. Owing this performance to multiple reforms aimed at making it easier for businesses to access power and water, Lomé plans to introduce even more reforms this year to keep up its improvements.

REGISTERING A PROPERTY (more info)

Out of all the 'Doing Business’ indicators, Property Registration is where Togo has improved the most since 2018. Indeed, after spending years in the lowest part of this ranking, the country now seeks to beat Rwanda which is the best performer on this index in Africa. To do so, Lomé has been introducing many reforms, with the latest batch implemented this year.

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT (more info)

From professionalization to digitization, through legislative regulations, Togo’s public procurement framework is constantly being modernized. Several reforms have been implemented to improve the sector much to the benefit of the private sector, which is the focus of the National Development Plan.

PAYING TAXES AND DUTIES (more info)

To improve its business environment, Togo introduced some important reforms related to the payment of tax and duties. From the replacement of some taxes to the cancellation of others through exemptions, the country has only one objective: offer the most attractive tax framework to investors and economic operators. To achieve this, the authorities relied on digitization.