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World Bank vice-president for Africa to visit Togo

Xinhua, April 4, 2017 Adjust font size:

World Bank Vice-president for Africa region, Makhtar Diop, is expected to make a working visit to Togo from April 5-6, a press release issued by the local financial institution representation said on Monday.

The visit is part of the partnership between the World Bank and the Republic of Togo, said the release.

It is expected "to strengthen the dialogue with Togolese authorities on development policies and to discuss World Bank support to the country regarding social and economic development," it said.

During his two-day stay, Makhtar Diop will hold talks with officials of Togo government.

He will also visit, within the University of Lome, the regional center of excellence dedicated to avian sciences (CERSA) established with funding from World Bank so as to enhance poultry industry in West and central Africa.

In August, 1962, Togo became member of the World Bank Group and received first investment in 1968.

As of March 31, 2017, the World Bank has financed 15 projects in the country with a total of 195.6 million U.S. dollars. Endit