Accelerate the finalisation and implementation of the Greater Lomé Master Urban Development Plan – SDAU), including zoning, land reserves for social housing and the protection of high-risk areas.
Deploy sanitation and stormwater management solutions rapidly through comprehensive sanitation master plans to reduce flood exposure.
Strengthen the SUMP and the transport governance system by priorising public transport, developing cycling infrastructure and regulating motorcycle taxis.
Invest in vocational training and access to financing to formalise urban economic activities and improve livelihoods.
Lomé is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by an ongoing influx of people from rural areas and beyond. This growth brings well-recognised challenges in terms of housing, mobility, sanitation and social services, which are already being addressed by existing plans. The key now is to accelerate implementation, strengthen coordination among stakeholders (the State, municipalities, donors and civil society) and mobilise sustainable resources. Only then will urban growth become synonymous with inclusion and resilience rather than deepening inequality and vulnerability.