Overview
Togo
Togo is a narrow West African country extending inland from a 56 km coastline on the Gulf of Guinea. Bordering Ghana, Benin, and Burkina Faso, it is less than 115 km wide, covers about 56,785 km², and has a population of approximately 8.6 million. Lomé is the capital, largest city, and main port. Its geography ranges from coastal lagoons and mangroves to central hills and northern savannas. Mont Agou, at 986 m, is the highest point. Togo became a German protectorate in 1884 and was divided between Britain and France after World War I. British Togoland joined Ghana in 1957, while French-administered Togo gained independence in 1960. A new constitution adopted in 2024 introduced a parliamentary system. French is the official language, while Ewe and Kabiyè are national languages. Christianity is the predominant religion, alongside Islam and traditional beliefs.
Togo is a low-income country. The Port of Lomé serves as a transshipment hub for trade with the landlocked Sahel countries, and phosphates and cotton are among the main exports. Agriculture employs about 30% of the workforce. In 2025, Togo’s GDP per capita was approximately US$1,384, and real GDP grew by 6.3%.
Source: World Bank. (2026). World Development Indicators, from https://data.worldbank.org/country/togo
Institutions
Institutions with at least one Faculty Member Registered with Ivey Publishing
- Ecole Africaine des Métiers de l’Architecture et de l’Urbanisme
- Kara University
- University of Lome
Source: Ivey Publishing. 39C Accounts by Country. Provided by Adrianna Gleam-Fossaceca, Ivey Publishing, August 11, 2026.
Cases
Ivey-Copyrighted Cases in or involving Togo
Ivey Publishing and the 39 Country Initiative welcome additional case submissions that deepen understanding of Togo’s businesses, institutions, industries, and broader economic and social context.
| Case | Authors | Published / Revised | Product Number | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Togo West Africa: Are We Making a Difference? | Chris A. Higgins, Donald W. Barclay | Apr 11, 2025 | W43342 | 2 |
| Where Have You Been? An Exercise to Assess Your Exposure to the Rest of the World’s Peoples | Paul W. Beamish | Nov 27, 2025 | W48085 | 11 |
Source: Ivey Publishing. Retrieved October 26, 2026, from https://www.iveypublishing.ca/s/
Workshops
Workshops Provided to Institutions in Togo
No case-teaching workshops have been held in Togo to date. A workshop series in Togo is planned for 2027. Opportunities remain to extend the 39 Country Initiative’s outreach to institutions in Togo through its online case-teaching activities.