Togo

Country information

The Republic of Togo lies in West Africa, between Ghana to the West, Burkina Faso to the North and Benin to the East.  The population is estimated to be 5 million. The population is divided between forty ethnic groups, of whom Ewé (in the South; 20-25%), Kabyé (in the North; 10-15%), Kotokoli (10-15%) and Moba (10-15%) are the most important. North Togo is more ethnically diverse than South Togo, where Ewé are the majority group. With regard to religion the population is divided between followers of indigenous religions (59%), Christians (29%) and Muslims (12%). French is the official trading language and Ewé and Kabyé are the national languages. In addition all ethnic groups have their own (mother) language. 

Partner organization

Bureau de Conseil en Gestion et Organisation (BCGO)

On arrival in Togo MBT provides reintegration support through its partner organization.  Upon arrival the client receives a financial contribution. This sum is not given in cash but is spent under supervision of the partner organization on providing the means necessary for building a sustainable future in Togo. 

In Togo MBT works together with the consultancy organisation BCGO.  BCGO’s objective is to establish and develop medium sized and small businesses in Togo.  BCGO can help returning Togolese to set up their own businesses.  They support them in writing business plans and evaluating their chances of success.  They can also offer social support and are willing to trace documents or family members. For psycho-social support returnees are referred to other organisations. MBT is working to extend its network in Togo. 

Research

'Return migration to Togo, Monitoring the embeddedness of returnees', Dr. April Moira Galloway, CIDIN Nijmegen & AMIDst UvA Amsterdam, Jan. 2008.

Contact

Santje Geuze, 030-7551580, s.geuze@maatwerkbijterugkeer.nl