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Togo is a country in Western Africa bordering the Bight of Benin. Neighboring countries include Benin, Burkina Faso, and Ghana. The geography of Togo is characterized by a rolling savanna in the north, hills in the central region, and savanna, and woodland plateau.

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Hai guys, it's here! We had released the second episode of our podcast on our youtube channel.

This episode is regarding a talk with a former charity volunteer about her experience who had already help many people as she used her skills to benefit others.

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The Togolese government is trying to improve the lives of its people in a multitude of ways. Farm improvements, public infrastructure projects, and social safety nets are just a few efforts by the government and global partners to reduce the poverty rate in Togo.

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A third area where Togo works to reduce the poverty rate is social protection. Togo secured funding from the World Bank for projects that improve the financial resources of poverty-stricken Togolese.

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Togo also made access to services easier for poor people by removing school fees and fees for cesarean sections.

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The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program supports the above-mentioned project, in addition to one that teaches farmers crop diversification and freshwater fish farming. Ten countries and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation contribute funding for the multilateral pledge.

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Togo believes a key to lowering widespread poverty is improving agricultural productivity.

About 65 percent of the labor force depends on agriculture; so, increasing farm efficiency directly impacts millions of Togolese.

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The farmers receive training in irrigating crops, managing soil fertility, and breeding improved seeds. The project also helps farmers build roads and storage facilities, as well as market their products.

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Another positive impact came from public works projects that generated temporary income opportunities — the projects employed more than 12,000 individuals in the targeted communities.

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A second major development project helping to reduce the poverty rate in Togo provides impoverished areas with infrastructure that helps the Togolese have healthier, more successful lives.

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The community additions will enable children to receive the education necessary for future economic prosperity and help ensure people’s lives are free from unsatisfactory sanitation facilities and disease.

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Therefore, the government or NGOs should prioritize agriculture and rural development and sustainable economic development with a focus on vocational training, including youth employment.

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Fewer Employment Opportunities Affected by Poverty. Below the poverty line youth and especially women struggle to survive and support their families. Employment opportunities are almost nonexistent and it is crucial to creating new businesses in order to boost the economy.