Republic of Togo : Urban and Peri-Urban Development and Policy Note

This review concludes that for Togo's urban and peri-urban areas to sustainably grow, issues of urban governance and development need to be approached in a comprehensive manner, driven by well -guided policies developed in partnership with the people to support Sub-National Government Authorities and Entities(SGAs) in carrying out their functions efficiently. To meet evolving challenges of urbanization and decentralization, the Government of Togo (GoT) must rationalize the roles of various levels of government and agencies and limit their numbers to limit duplication, strengthen the capacities of relevant sector institutions and coordinate institutional actions and investments. It is further recommended that GoT must (i) clarify the roles and functions of national, prefectural, and local governments while ensuring that coordination functions between them work well; (ii) separate urban policy and regulatory functions from implementation of urban projects by allocating implementation responsibilities to private operators or qualified state agencies under performance-based arrangements; (iii) ensure proper allocation of taxing responsibilities, develop and implement transfer of financial resources from the central government to the local governments on a transparent basis supported by simple and precise criteria; and (iv) strengthen the central government s role in policy, regulatory, coordination, oversight and supervision. Contractualization of relationships between different tiers of government and benchmarking of performance must be prominent among the guiding principles that should govern the delivery of responsibilities of GoT, SGAs and their agencies. Finally, this necessary, first step stock-taking review of Togo s urban and peri-urban sector has revealed knowledge & data gaps that need to be filled through further analysis and studies on (a) infrastructure services provision needs as well as capacity to implement, operate and maintain them, (b) improving the functioning of the urban land market and shelter-related issues, (c) strengthening municipal financing, (d) developing city and local economic development strategies (CDS & LED), and (e) socio-economic and technical approaches to financing of slum upgrading.

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Main Author: Amankwah-Ayeh, Kwabena
Language:English
en_US
Published: World Bank, Washington, DC 2006-06-29
Subjects:ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, ADEQUATE HOUSING, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AIR POLLUTION, AVAILABILITY OF LAND, BANKS, BASIC URBAN SERVICES, CADASTRE, CAPACITY BUILDING, CAPITAL CITY, CAPITAL MARKETS, CAPITALS, CBD, CDS, CITIES IN TRANSITION, CITY DEVELOPMENT, CITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES, CITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY, CITY GOVERNMENTS, CITY LEVEL, CITY MANAGEMENT, CITY OFFICIALS, CIVIL SERVICE, COMMERCIAL BANKS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION, CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS, DEBT, DECENTRALIZATION, DECENTRALIZATION PROCESS, DECONCENTRATION, DEPOSITS, DEVOLUTION, DOWN PAYMENTS, DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, ECONOMIC STABILITY, ELECTRICITY SUPPLY, EMPLOYMENT, EXTREME POVERTY, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL MARKETS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, FISCAL DECENTRALIZATION, FLOODS, FOOD SECURITY, FUNCTIONING LAND MARKET, HEALTH CARE, HOUSING, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING FINANCE, HUMAN SETTLEMENTS, INFLATION, INFORMAL LAND, INSURANCE, LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE, LAND ADMINISTRATION, LAND DEVELOPMENT, LAND DISPUTES, LAND MANAGEMENT, LAND MARKETS, LAND OWNERS, LAND OWNERSHIP, LAND REGISTRATION, LAND REGISTRATION SYSTEM, LAND SUPPLY, LAND TENURE, LAND TITLE, LAND TITLES, LAND TRANSACTIONS, LAND USE, LAND VALUES, LAWS, LEGAL FRAMEWORK, LIVING CONDITIONS, LOAN FINANCING, LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LOCAL GOVERNMENT BORROWING, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, LOCAL INVESTMENTS, LOCAL OFFICIALS, LOW-INCOME, LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, LOW-INCOME HOUSING, LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, MAJOR CITIES, MANDATES, MIGRATION, MORTGAGE LOANS, MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT, MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT FUND, MUNICIPAL FINANCING, MUNICIPAL SERVICES, MUNICIPALITIES, NATIONAL HOUSING POLICY, NATURAL RESOURCES, NEEDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, ON URBAN POVERTY, POOR COMMUNITIES, POOR FAMILIES, POOR PEOPLE, POTABLE WATER, POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGIES, POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGY, POVERTY REDUCTION, POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGIES, PREFECTURES, PRIVATE BANKS, PRIVATE HOUSING, PRODUCTIVITY, PROPERTY TAXES, PROVISION OF SERVICES, PUBLIC AGENCIES, PUBLIC EXPENDITURES, PUBLIC FACILITIES, PUBLIC HEALTH, PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC INVESTMENT, PUBLIC POLICIES, PUBLIC POLICY, PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC WORKS, QUALITY OF SERVICES, RAPID URBANIZATION, REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, REORGANIZATION, RESOURCES MOBILIZATION, REVENUE SHARING, REVENUE SOURCES, RISING URBAN POVERTY, RISK MANAGEMENT, ROAD NETWORK, SAFETY NETS, SANITARY CONDITIONS, SANITATION, SANITATION BOARD, SANITATION FACILITIES, SAVINGS, SECONDARY CITIES, SEPTIC TANKS, SERVICE DELIVERY, SERVICE PROVISION, SERVICED LAND, SEWAGE, SLUM UPGRADING, SOCIAL CAPITAL, SOCIAL SERVICES, SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, STORM DRAINAGE, SUBSIDIARY, SUPPLY OF LAND, SUPPORT OF CITIES, SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT, TAX COLLECTION, TAXATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TOWNS, TRAFFIC CONGESTION, TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT, TRANSPORT, URBAN, URBAN AIR POLLUTION, URBAN AREAS, URBAN CENTERS, URBAN CONTEXT, URBAN DEVELOPMENT, URBAN DEVELOPMENT FUND, URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, URBAN DWELLERS, URBAN ECONOMY, URBAN ENVIRONMENT, URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, URBAN GOVERNANCE, URBAN GROWTH, URBAN HOUSEHOLDS, URBAN HOUSING, URBAN HOUSING SECTOR, URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE, URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, URBAN INSTITUTIONS, URBAN ISSUES, URBAN LAND, URBAN LAND MARKET, URBAN LAND USE, URBAN MANAGEMENT, URBAN MIGRATION, URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS, URBAN PLANNING, URBAN POLICY, URBAN POOR, URBAN POOR PEOPLE, URBAN POPULATION, URBAN POPULATIONS, URBAN POVERTY, URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION, URBAN POVERTY REDUCTION, URBAN PRODUCTIVITY, URBAN PROJECTS, URBAN RESIDENTS, URBAN ROADS, URBAN SECTOR, URBAN SERVICE, URBAN SERVICE DELIVERY, URBAN SERVICES, URBAN SPACE, URBAN SPRAWL, URBAN UNEMPLOYMENT, URBAN WORKS, URBAN YOUTH, URBANIZATION, WAGES, WATER FACILITIES, WATER SUPPLY,
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topic ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY
ACCOUNTABILITY
ADEQUATE HOUSING
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AIR POLLUTION
AVAILABILITY OF LAND
BANKS
BASIC URBAN SERVICES
CADASTRE
CAPACITY BUILDING
CAPITAL CITY
CAPITAL MARKETS
CAPITALS
CBD
CDS
CITIES IN TRANSITION
CITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
CITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
CITY GOVERNMENTS
CITY LEVEL
CITY MANAGEMENT
CITY OFFICIALS
CIVIL SERVICE
COMMERCIAL BANKS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
DEBT
DECENTRALIZATION
DECENTRALIZATION PROCESS
DECONCENTRATION
DEPOSITS
DEVOLUTION
DOWN PAYMENTS
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
ECONOMIC STABILITY
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
EMPLOYMENT
EXTREME POVERTY
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
FINANCIAL MARKETS
FINANCIAL SYSTEMS
FISCAL DECENTRALIZATION
FLOODS
FOOD SECURITY
FUNCTIONING LAND MARKET
HEALTH CARE
HOUSING
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING FINANCE
HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
INFLATION
INFORMAL LAND
INSURANCE
LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE
LAND ADMINISTRATION
LAND DEVELOPMENT
LAND DISPUTES
LAND MANAGEMENT
LAND MARKETS
LAND OWNERS
LAND OWNERSHIP
LAND REGISTRATION
LAND REGISTRATION SYSTEM
LAND SUPPLY
LAND TENURE
LAND TITLE
LAND TITLES
LAND TRANSACTIONS
LAND USE
LAND VALUES
LAWS
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
LIVING CONDITIONS
LOAN FINANCING
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BORROWING
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
LOCAL INVESTMENTS
LOCAL OFFICIALS
LOW-INCOME
LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
LOW-INCOME HOUSING
LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
MAJOR CITIES
MANDATES
MIGRATION
MORTGAGE LOANS
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
MUNICIPAL FINANCING
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
MUNICIPALITIES
NATIONAL HOUSING POLICY
NATURAL RESOURCES
NEEDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
ON URBAN POVERTY
POOR COMMUNITIES
POOR FAMILIES
POOR PEOPLE
POTABLE WATER
POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGIES
POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGY
POVERTY REDUCTION
POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGIES
PREFECTURES
PRIVATE BANKS
PRIVATE HOUSING
PRODUCTIVITY
PROPERTY TAXES
PROVISION OF SERVICES
PUBLIC AGENCIES
PUBLIC EXPENDITURES
PUBLIC FACILITIES
PUBLIC HEALTH
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
PUBLIC INVESTMENT
PUBLIC POLICIES
PUBLIC POLICY
PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
PUBLIC WORKS
QUALITY OF SERVICES
RAPID URBANIZATION
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
REORGANIZATION
RESOURCES MOBILIZATION
REVENUE SHARING
REVENUE SOURCES
RISING URBAN POVERTY
RISK MANAGEMENT
ROAD NETWORK
SAFETY NETS
SANITARY CONDITIONS
SANITATION
SANITATION BOARD
SANITATION FACILITIES
SAVINGS
SECONDARY CITIES
SEPTIC TANKS
SERVICE DELIVERY
SERVICE PROVISION
SERVICED LAND
SEWAGE
SLUM UPGRADING
SOCIAL CAPITAL
SOCIAL SERVICES
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
STORM DRAINAGE
SUBSIDIARY
SUPPLY OF LAND
SUPPORT OF CITIES
SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT
TAX COLLECTION
TAXATION
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
TOWNS
TRAFFIC CONGESTION
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
TRANSPORT
URBAN
URBAN AIR POLLUTION
URBAN AREAS
URBAN CENTERS
URBAN CONTEXT
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
URBAN DEVELOPMENT FUND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
URBAN DWELLERS
URBAN ECONOMY
URBAN ENVIRONMENT
URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
URBAN GOVERNANCE
URBAN GROWTH
URBAN HOUSEHOLDS
URBAN HOUSING
URBAN HOUSING SECTOR
URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE
URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
URBAN INSTITUTIONS
URBAN ISSUES
URBAN LAND
URBAN LAND MARKET
URBAN LAND USE
URBAN MANAGEMENT
URBAN MIGRATION
URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS
URBAN PLANNING
URBAN POLICY
URBAN POOR
URBAN POOR PEOPLE
URBAN POPULATION
URBAN POPULATIONS
URBAN POVERTY
URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION
URBAN POVERTY REDUCTION
URBAN PRODUCTIVITY
URBAN PROJECTS
URBAN RESIDENTS
URBAN ROADS
URBAN SECTOR
URBAN SERVICE
URBAN SERVICE DELIVERY
URBAN SERVICES
URBAN SPACE
URBAN SPRAWL
URBAN UNEMPLOYMENT
URBAN WORKS
URBAN YOUTH
URBANIZATION
WAGES
WATER FACILITIES
WATER SUPPLY
ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY
ACCOUNTABILITY
ADEQUATE HOUSING
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AIR POLLUTION
AVAILABILITY OF LAND
BANKS
BASIC URBAN SERVICES
CADASTRE
CAPACITY BUILDING
CAPITAL CITY
CAPITAL MARKETS
CAPITALS
CBD
CDS
CITIES IN TRANSITION
CITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
CITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
CITY GOVERNMENTS
CITY LEVEL
CITY MANAGEMENT
CITY OFFICIALS
CIVIL SERVICE
COMMERCIAL BANKS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
DEBT
DECENTRALIZATION
DECENTRALIZATION PROCESS
DECONCENTRATION
DEPOSITS
DEVOLUTION
DOWN PAYMENTS
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
ECONOMIC STABILITY
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
EMPLOYMENT
EXTREME POVERTY
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
FINANCIAL MARKETS
FINANCIAL SYSTEMS
FISCAL DECENTRALIZATION
FLOODS
FOOD SECURITY
FUNCTIONING LAND MARKET
HEALTH CARE
HOUSING
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING FINANCE
HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
INFLATION
INFORMAL LAND
INSURANCE
LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE
LAND ADMINISTRATION
LAND DEVELOPMENT
LAND DISPUTES
LAND MANAGEMENT
LAND MARKETS
LAND OWNERS
LAND OWNERSHIP
LAND REGISTRATION
LAND REGISTRATION SYSTEM
LAND SUPPLY
LAND TENURE
LAND TITLE
LAND TITLES
LAND TRANSACTIONS
LAND USE
LAND VALUES
LAWS
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
LIVING CONDITIONS
LOAN FINANCING
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BORROWING
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
LOCAL INVESTMENTS
LOCAL OFFICIALS
LOW-INCOME
LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
LOW-INCOME HOUSING
LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
MAJOR CITIES
MANDATES
MIGRATION
MORTGAGE LOANS
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
MUNICIPAL FINANCING
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
MUNICIPALITIES
NATIONAL HOUSING POLICY
NATURAL RESOURCES
NEEDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
ON URBAN POVERTY
POOR COMMUNITIES
POOR FAMILIES
POOR PEOPLE
POTABLE WATER
POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGIES
POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGY
POVERTY REDUCTION
POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGIES
PREFECTURES
PRIVATE BANKS
PRIVATE HOUSING
PRODUCTIVITY
PROPERTY TAXES
PROVISION OF SERVICES
PUBLIC AGENCIES
PUBLIC EXPENDITURES
PUBLIC FACILITIES
PUBLIC HEALTH
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
PUBLIC INVESTMENT
PUBLIC POLICIES
PUBLIC POLICY
PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
PUBLIC WORKS
QUALITY OF SERVICES
RAPID URBANIZATION
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
REORGANIZATION
RESOURCES MOBILIZATION
REVENUE SHARING
REVENUE SOURCES
RISING URBAN POVERTY
RISK MANAGEMENT
ROAD NETWORK
SAFETY NETS
SANITARY CONDITIONS
SANITATION
SANITATION BOARD
SANITATION FACILITIES
SAVINGS
SECONDARY CITIES
SEPTIC TANKS
SERVICE DELIVERY
SERVICE PROVISION
SERVICED LAND
SEWAGE
SLUM UPGRADING
SOCIAL CAPITAL
SOCIAL SERVICES
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
STORM DRAINAGE
SUBSIDIARY
SUPPLY OF LAND
SUPPORT OF CITIES
SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT
TAX COLLECTION
TAXATION
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
TOWNS
TRAFFIC CONGESTION
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
TRANSPORT
URBAN
URBAN AIR POLLUTION
URBAN AREAS
URBAN CENTERS
URBAN CONTEXT
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
URBAN DEVELOPMENT FUND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
URBAN DWELLERS
URBAN ECONOMY
URBAN ENVIRONMENT
URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
URBAN GOVERNANCE
URBAN GROWTH
URBAN HOUSEHOLDS
URBAN HOUSING
URBAN HOUSING SECTOR
URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE
URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
URBAN INSTITUTIONS
URBAN ISSUES
URBAN LAND
URBAN LAND MARKET
URBAN LAND USE
URBAN MANAGEMENT
URBAN MIGRATION
URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS
URBAN PLANNING
URBAN POLICY
URBAN POOR
URBAN POOR PEOPLE
URBAN POPULATION
URBAN POPULATIONS
URBAN POVERTY
URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION
URBAN POVERTY REDUCTION
URBAN PRODUCTIVITY
URBAN PROJECTS
URBAN RESIDENTS
URBAN ROADS
URBAN SECTOR
URBAN SERVICE
URBAN SERVICE DELIVERY
URBAN SERVICES
URBAN SPACE
URBAN SPRAWL
URBAN UNEMPLOYMENT
URBAN WORKS
URBAN YOUTH
URBANIZATION
WAGES
WATER FACILITIES
WATER SUPPLY
spellingShingle ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY
ACCOUNTABILITY
ADEQUATE HOUSING
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AIR POLLUTION
AVAILABILITY OF LAND
BANKS
BASIC URBAN SERVICES
CADASTRE
CAPACITY BUILDING
CAPITAL CITY
CAPITAL MARKETS
CAPITALS
CBD
CDS
CITIES IN TRANSITION
CITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
CITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
CITY GOVERNMENTS
CITY LEVEL
CITY MANAGEMENT
CITY OFFICIALS
CIVIL SERVICE
COMMERCIAL BANKS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
DEBT
DECENTRALIZATION
DECENTRALIZATION PROCESS
DECONCENTRATION
DEPOSITS
DEVOLUTION
DOWN PAYMENTS
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
ECONOMIC STABILITY
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
EMPLOYMENT
EXTREME POVERTY
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
FINANCIAL MARKETS
FINANCIAL SYSTEMS
FISCAL DECENTRALIZATION
FLOODS
FOOD SECURITY
FUNCTIONING LAND MARKET
HEALTH CARE
HOUSING
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING FINANCE
HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
INFLATION
INFORMAL LAND
INSURANCE
LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE
LAND ADMINISTRATION
LAND DEVELOPMENT
LAND DISPUTES
LAND MANAGEMENT
LAND MARKETS
LAND OWNERS
LAND OWNERSHIP
LAND REGISTRATION
LAND REGISTRATION SYSTEM
LAND SUPPLY
LAND TENURE
LAND TITLE
LAND TITLES
LAND TRANSACTIONS
LAND USE
LAND VALUES
LAWS
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
LIVING CONDITIONS
LOAN FINANCING
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BORROWING
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
LOCAL INVESTMENTS
LOCAL OFFICIALS
LOW-INCOME
LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
LOW-INCOME HOUSING
LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
MAJOR CITIES
MANDATES
MIGRATION
MORTGAGE LOANS
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
MUNICIPAL FINANCING
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
MUNICIPALITIES
NATIONAL HOUSING POLICY
NATURAL RESOURCES
NEEDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
ON URBAN POVERTY
POOR COMMUNITIES
POOR FAMILIES
POOR PEOPLE
POTABLE WATER
POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGIES
POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGY
POVERTY REDUCTION
POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGIES
PREFECTURES
PRIVATE BANKS
PRIVATE HOUSING
PRODUCTIVITY
PROPERTY TAXES
PROVISION OF SERVICES
PUBLIC AGENCIES
PUBLIC EXPENDITURES
PUBLIC FACILITIES
PUBLIC HEALTH
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
PUBLIC INVESTMENT
PUBLIC POLICIES
PUBLIC POLICY
PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
PUBLIC WORKS
QUALITY OF SERVICES
RAPID URBANIZATION
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
REORGANIZATION
RESOURCES MOBILIZATION
REVENUE SHARING
REVENUE SOURCES
RISING URBAN POVERTY
RISK MANAGEMENT
ROAD NETWORK
SAFETY NETS
SANITARY CONDITIONS
SANITATION
SANITATION BOARD
SANITATION FACILITIES
SAVINGS
SECONDARY CITIES
SEPTIC TANKS
SERVICE DELIVERY
SERVICE PROVISION
SERVICED LAND
SEWAGE
SLUM UPGRADING
SOCIAL CAPITAL
SOCIAL SERVICES
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
STORM DRAINAGE
SUBSIDIARY
SUPPLY OF LAND
SUPPORT OF CITIES
SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT
TAX COLLECTION
TAXATION
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
TOWNS
TRAFFIC CONGESTION
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
TRANSPORT
URBAN
URBAN AIR POLLUTION
URBAN AREAS
URBAN CENTERS
URBAN CONTEXT
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
URBAN DEVELOPMENT FUND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
URBAN DWELLERS
URBAN ECONOMY
URBAN ENVIRONMENT
URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
URBAN GOVERNANCE
URBAN GROWTH
URBAN HOUSEHOLDS
URBAN HOUSING
URBAN HOUSING SECTOR
URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE
URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
URBAN INSTITUTIONS
URBAN ISSUES
URBAN LAND
URBAN LAND MARKET
URBAN LAND USE
URBAN MANAGEMENT
URBAN MIGRATION
URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS
URBAN PLANNING
URBAN POLICY
URBAN POOR
URBAN POOR PEOPLE
URBAN POPULATION
URBAN POPULATIONS
URBAN POVERTY
URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION
URBAN POVERTY REDUCTION
URBAN PRODUCTIVITY
URBAN PROJECTS
URBAN RESIDENTS
URBAN ROADS
URBAN SECTOR
URBAN SERVICE
URBAN SERVICE DELIVERY
URBAN SERVICES
URBAN SPACE
URBAN SPRAWL
URBAN UNEMPLOYMENT
URBAN WORKS
URBAN YOUTH
URBANIZATION
WAGES
WATER FACILITIES
WATER SUPPLY
ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY
ACCOUNTABILITY
ADEQUATE HOUSING
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AIR POLLUTION
AVAILABILITY OF LAND
BANKS
BASIC URBAN SERVICES
CADASTRE
CAPACITY BUILDING
CAPITAL CITY
CAPITAL MARKETS
CAPITALS
CBD
CDS
CITIES IN TRANSITION
CITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
CITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
CITY GOVERNMENTS
CITY LEVEL
CITY MANAGEMENT
CITY OFFICIALS
CIVIL SERVICE
COMMERCIAL BANKS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
DEBT
DECENTRALIZATION
DECENTRALIZATION PROCESS
DECONCENTRATION
DEPOSITS
DEVOLUTION
DOWN PAYMENTS
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
ECONOMIC STABILITY
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
EMPLOYMENT
EXTREME POVERTY
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
FINANCIAL MARKETS
FINANCIAL SYSTEMS
FISCAL DECENTRALIZATION
FLOODS
FOOD SECURITY
FUNCTIONING LAND MARKET
HEALTH CARE
HOUSING
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING FINANCE
HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
INFLATION
INFORMAL LAND
INSURANCE
LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE
LAND ADMINISTRATION
LAND DEVELOPMENT
LAND DISPUTES
LAND MANAGEMENT
LAND MARKETS
LAND OWNERS
LAND OWNERSHIP
LAND REGISTRATION
LAND REGISTRATION SYSTEM
LAND SUPPLY
LAND TENURE
LAND TITLE
LAND TITLES
LAND TRANSACTIONS
LAND USE
LAND VALUES
LAWS
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
LIVING CONDITIONS
LOAN FINANCING
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BORROWING
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
LOCAL INVESTMENTS
LOCAL OFFICIALS
LOW-INCOME
LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
LOW-INCOME HOUSING
LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
MAJOR CITIES
MANDATES
MIGRATION
MORTGAGE LOANS
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
MUNICIPAL FINANCING
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
MUNICIPALITIES
NATIONAL HOUSING POLICY
NATURAL RESOURCES
NEEDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
ON URBAN POVERTY
POOR COMMUNITIES
POOR FAMILIES
POOR PEOPLE
POTABLE WATER
POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGIES
POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGY
POVERTY REDUCTION
POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGIES
PREFECTURES
PRIVATE BANKS
PRIVATE HOUSING
PRODUCTIVITY
PROPERTY TAXES
PROVISION OF SERVICES
PUBLIC AGENCIES
PUBLIC EXPENDITURES
PUBLIC FACILITIES
PUBLIC HEALTH
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
PUBLIC INVESTMENT
PUBLIC POLICIES
PUBLIC POLICY
PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
PUBLIC WORKS
QUALITY OF SERVICES
RAPID URBANIZATION
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
REORGANIZATION
RESOURCES MOBILIZATION
REVENUE SHARING
REVENUE SOURCES
RISING URBAN POVERTY
RISK MANAGEMENT
ROAD NETWORK
SAFETY NETS
SANITARY CONDITIONS
SANITATION
SANITATION BOARD
SANITATION FACILITIES
SAVINGS
SECONDARY CITIES
SEPTIC TANKS
SERVICE DELIVERY
SERVICE PROVISION
SERVICED LAND
SEWAGE
SLUM UPGRADING
SOCIAL CAPITAL
SOCIAL SERVICES
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
STORM DRAINAGE
SUBSIDIARY
SUPPLY OF LAND
SUPPORT OF CITIES
SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT
TAX COLLECTION
TAXATION
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
TOWNS
TRAFFIC CONGESTION
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
TRANSPORT
URBAN
URBAN AIR POLLUTION
URBAN AREAS
URBAN CENTERS
URBAN CONTEXT
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
URBAN DEVELOPMENT FUND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
URBAN DWELLERS
URBAN ECONOMY
URBAN ENVIRONMENT
URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
URBAN GOVERNANCE
URBAN GROWTH
URBAN HOUSEHOLDS
URBAN HOUSING
URBAN HOUSING SECTOR
URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE
URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
URBAN INSTITUTIONS
URBAN ISSUES
URBAN LAND
URBAN LAND MARKET
URBAN LAND USE
URBAN MANAGEMENT
URBAN MIGRATION
URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS
URBAN PLANNING
URBAN POLICY
URBAN POOR
URBAN POOR PEOPLE
URBAN POPULATION
URBAN POPULATIONS
URBAN POVERTY
URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION
URBAN POVERTY REDUCTION
URBAN PRODUCTIVITY
URBAN PROJECTS
URBAN RESIDENTS
URBAN ROADS
URBAN SECTOR
URBAN SERVICE
URBAN SERVICE DELIVERY
URBAN SERVICES
URBAN SPACE
URBAN SPRAWL
URBAN UNEMPLOYMENT
URBAN WORKS
URBAN YOUTH
URBANIZATION
WAGES
WATER FACILITIES
WATER SUPPLY
Amankwah-Ayeh, Kwabena
Republic of Togo : Urban and Peri-Urban Development and Policy Note
description This review concludes that for Togo's urban and peri-urban areas to sustainably grow, issues of urban governance and development need to be approached in a comprehensive manner, driven by well -guided policies developed in partnership with the people to support Sub-National Government Authorities and Entities(SGAs) in carrying out their functions efficiently. To meet evolving challenges of urbanization and decentralization, the Government of Togo (GoT) must rationalize the roles of various levels of government and agencies and limit their numbers to limit duplication, strengthen the capacities of relevant sector institutions and coordinate institutional actions and investments. It is further recommended that GoT must (i) clarify the roles and functions of national, prefectural, and local governments while ensuring that coordination functions between them work well; (ii) separate urban policy and regulatory functions from implementation of urban projects by allocating implementation responsibilities to private operators or qualified state agencies under performance-based arrangements; (iii) ensure proper allocation of taxing responsibilities, develop and implement transfer of financial resources from the central government to the local governments on a transparent basis supported by simple and precise criteria; and (iv) strengthen the central government s role in policy, regulatory, coordination, oversight and supervision. Contractualization of relationships between different tiers of government and benchmarking of performance must be prominent among the guiding principles that should govern the delivery of responsibilities of GoT, SGAs and their agencies. Finally, this necessary, first step stock-taking review of Togo s urban and peri-urban sector has revealed knowledge & data gaps that need to be filled through further analysis and studies on (a) infrastructure services provision needs as well as capacity to implement, operate and maintain them, (b) improving the functioning of the urban land market and shelter-related issues, (c) strengthening municipal financing, (d) developing city and local economic development strategies (CDS & LED), and (e) socio-economic and technical approaches to financing of slum upgrading.
topic_facet ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY
ACCOUNTABILITY
ADEQUATE HOUSING
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AIR POLLUTION
AVAILABILITY OF LAND
BANKS
BASIC URBAN SERVICES
CADASTRE
CAPACITY BUILDING
CAPITAL CITY
CAPITAL MARKETS
CAPITALS
CBD
CDS
CITIES IN TRANSITION
CITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
CITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
CITY GOVERNMENTS
CITY LEVEL
CITY MANAGEMENT
CITY OFFICIALS
CIVIL SERVICE
COMMERCIAL BANKS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
DEBT
DECENTRALIZATION
DECENTRALIZATION PROCESS
DECONCENTRATION
DEPOSITS
DEVOLUTION
DOWN PAYMENTS
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
ECONOMIC STABILITY
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
EMPLOYMENT
EXTREME POVERTY
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
FINANCIAL MARKETS
FINANCIAL SYSTEMS
FISCAL DECENTRALIZATION
FLOODS
FOOD SECURITY
FUNCTIONING LAND MARKET
HEALTH CARE
HOUSING
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING FINANCE
HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
INFLATION
INFORMAL LAND
INSURANCE
LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE
LAND ADMINISTRATION
LAND DEVELOPMENT
LAND DISPUTES
LAND MANAGEMENT
LAND MARKETS
LAND OWNERS
LAND OWNERSHIP
LAND REGISTRATION
LAND REGISTRATION SYSTEM
LAND SUPPLY
LAND TENURE
LAND TITLE
LAND TITLES
LAND TRANSACTIONS
LAND USE
LAND VALUES
LAWS
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
LIVING CONDITIONS
LOAN FINANCING
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BORROWING
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
LOCAL INVESTMENTS
LOCAL OFFICIALS
LOW-INCOME
LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
LOW-INCOME HOUSING
LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
MAJOR CITIES
MANDATES
MIGRATION
MORTGAGE LOANS
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
MUNICIPAL FINANCING
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
MUNICIPALITIES
NATIONAL HOUSING POLICY
NATURAL RESOURCES
NEEDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
ON URBAN POVERTY
POOR COMMUNITIES
POOR FAMILIES
POOR PEOPLE
POTABLE WATER
POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGIES
POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGY
POVERTY REDUCTION
POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGIES
PREFECTURES
PRIVATE BANKS
PRIVATE HOUSING
PRODUCTIVITY
PROPERTY TAXES
PROVISION OF SERVICES
PUBLIC AGENCIES
PUBLIC EXPENDITURES
PUBLIC FACILITIES
PUBLIC HEALTH
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
PUBLIC INVESTMENT
PUBLIC POLICIES
PUBLIC POLICY
PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
PUBLIC WORKS
QUALITY OF SERVICES
RAPID URBANIZATION
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
REORGANIZATION
RESOURCES MOBILIZATION
REVENUE SHARING
REVENUE SOURCES
RISING URBAN POVERTY
RISK MANAGEMENT
ROAD NETWORK
SAFETY NETS
SANITARY CONDITIONS
SANITATION
SANITATION BOARD
SANITATION FACILITIES
SAVINGS
SECONDARY CITIES
SEPTIC TANKS
SERVICE DELIVERY
SERVICE PROVISION
SERVICED LAND
SEWAGE
SLUM UPGRADING
SOCIAL CAPITAL
SOCIAL SERVICES
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
STORM DRAINAGE
SUBSIDIARY
SUPPLY OF LAND
SUPPORT OF CITIES
SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT
TAX COLLECTION
TAXATION
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
TOWNS
TRAFFIC CONGESTION
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
TRANSPORT
URBAN
URBAN AIR POLLUTION
URBAN AREAS
URBAN CENTERS
URBAN CONTEXT
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
URBAN DEVELOPMENT FUND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
URBAN DWELLERS
URBAN ECONOMY
URBAN ENVIRONMENT
URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
URBAN GOVERNANCE
URBAN GROWTH
URBAN HOUSEHOLDS
URBAN HOUSING
URBAN HOUSING SECTOR
URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE
URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
URBAN INSTITUTIONS
URBAN ISSUES
URBAN LAND
URBAN LAND MARKET
URBAN LAND USE
URBAN MANAGEMENT
URBAN MIGRATION
URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS
URBAN PLANNING
URBAN POLICY
URBAN POOR
URBAN POOR PEOPLE
URBAN POPULATION
URBAN POPULATIONS
URBAN POVERTY
URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION
URBAN POVERTY REDUCTION
URBAN PRODUCTIVITY
URBAN PROJECTS
URBAN RESIDENTS
URBAN ROADS
URBAN SECTOR
URBAN SERVICE
URBAN SERVICE DELIVERY
URBAN SERVICES
URBAN SPACE
URBAN SPRAWL
URBAN UNEMPLOYMENT
URBAN WORKS
URBAN YOUTH
URBANIZATION
WAGES
WATER FACILITIES
WATER SUPPLY
author Amankwah-Ayeh, Kwabena
author_facet Amankwah-Ayeh, Kwabena
author_sort Amankwah-Ayeh, Kwabena
title Republic of Togo : Urban and Peri-Urban Development and Policy Note
title_short Republic of Togo : Urban and Peri-Urban Development and Policy Note
title_full Republic of Togo : Urban and Peri-Urban Development and Policy Note
title_fullStr Republic of Togo : Urban and Peri-Urban Development and Policy Note
title_full_unstemmed Republic of Togo : Urban and Peri-Urban Development and Policy Note
title_sort republic of togo : urban and peri-urban development and policy note
publisher World Bank, Washington, DC
publishDate 2006-06-29
url http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2006/06/16343751/republic-togo-urban-peri-urban-development-policy-note
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spelling dig-okr-10986130152024-08-08T15:09:07Z Republic of Togo : Urban and Peri-Urban Development and Policy Note Amankwah-Ayeh, Kwabena ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY ACCOUNTABILITY ADEQUATE HOUSING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AIR POLLUTION AVAILABILITY OF LAND BANKS BASIC URBAN SERVICES CADASTRE CAPACITY BUILDING CAPITAL CITY CAPITAL MARKETS CAPITALS CBD CDS CITIES IN TRANSITION CITY DEVELOPMENT CITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES CITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY CITY GOVERNMENTS CITY LEVEL CITY MANAGEMENT CITY OFFICIALS CIVIL SERVICE COMMERCIAL BANKS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS DEBT DECENTRALIZATION DECENTRALIZATION PROCESS DECONCENTRATION DEPOSITS DEVOLUTION DOWN PAYMENTS DRAINAGE SYSTEMS ECONOMIC STABILITY ELECTRICITY SUPPLY EMPLOYMENT EXTREME POVERTY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL MARKETS FINANCIAL SYSTEMS FISCAL DECENTRALIZATION FLOODS FOOD SECURITY FUNCTIONING LAND MARKET HEALTH CARE HOUSING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT HOUSING FINANCE HUMAN SETTLEMENTS INFLATION INFORMAL LAND INSURANCE LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE LAND ADMINISTRATION LAND DEVELOPMENT LAND DISPUTES LAND MANAGEMENT LAND MARKETS LAND OWNERS LAND OWNERSHIP LAND REGISTRATION LAND REGISTRATION SYSTEM LAND SUPPLY LAND TENURE LAND TITLE LAND TITLES LAND TRANSACTIONS LAND USE LAND VALUES LAWS LEGAL FRAMEWORK LIVING CONDITIONS LOAN FINANCING LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT BORROWING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS LOCAL INVESTMENTS LOCAL OFFICIALS LOW-INCOME LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS LOW-INCOME HOUSING LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS MAJOR CITIES MANDATES MIGRATION MORTGAGE LOANS MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT FUND MUNICIPAL FINANCING MUNICIPAL SERVICES MUNICIPALITIES NATIONAL HOUSING POLICY NATURAL RESOURCES NEEDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE ON URBAN POVERTY POOR COMMUNITIES POOR FAMILIES POOR PEOPLE POTABLE WATER POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGIES POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGY POVERTY REDUCTION POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGIES PREFECTURES PRIVATE BANKS PRIVATE HOUSING PRODUCTIVITY PROPERTY TAXES PROVISION OF SERVICES PUBLIC AGENCIES PUBLIC EXPENDITURES PUBLIC FACILITIES PUBLIC HEALTH PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE PUBLIC INVESTMENT PUBLIC POLICIES PUBLIC POLICY PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC WORKS QUALITY OF SERVICES RAPID URBANIZATION REGULATORY FRAMEWORK REORGANIZATION RESOURCES MOBILIZATION REVENUE SHARING REVENUE SOURCES RISING URBAN POVERTY RISK MANAGEMENT ROAD NETWORK SAFETY NETS SANITARY CONDITIONS SANITATION SANITATION BOARD SANITATION FACILITIES SAVINGS SECONDARY CITIES SEPTIC TANKS SERVICE DELIVERY SERVICE PROVISION SERVICED LAND SEWAGE SLUM UPGRADING SOCIAL CAPITAL SOCIAL SERVICES SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STORM DRAINAGE SUBSIDIARY SUPPLY OF LAND SUPPORT OF CITIES SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT TAX COLLECTION TAXATION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TOWNS TRAFFIC CONGESTION TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TRANSPORT URBAN URBAN AIR POLLUTION URBAN AREAS URBAN CENTERS URBAN CONTEXT URBAN DEVELOPMENT URBAN DEVELOPMENT FUND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT URBAN DWELLERS URBAN ECONOMY URBAN ENVIRONMENT URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT URBAN GOVERNANCE URBAN GROWTH URBAN HOUSEHOLDS URBAN HOUSING URBAN HOUSING SECTOR URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT URBAN INSTITUTIONS URBAN ISSUES URBAN LAND URBAN LAND MARKET URBAN LAND USE URBAN MANAGEMENT URBAN MIGRATION URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS URBAN PLANNING URBAN POLICY URBAN POOR URBAN POOR PEOPLE URBAN POPULATION URBAN POPULATIONS URBAN POVERTY URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION URBAN POVERTY REDUCTION URBAN PRODUCTIVITY URBAN PROJECTS URBAN RESIDENTS URBAN ROADS URBAN SECTOR URBAN SERVICE URBAN SERVICE DELIVERY URBAN SERVICES URBAN SPACE URBAN SPRAWL URBAN UNEMPLOYMENT URBAN WORKS URBAN YOUTH URBANIZATION WAGES WATER FACILITIES WATER SUPPLY This review concludes that for Togo's urban and peri-urban areas to sustainably grow, issues of urban governance and development need to be approached in a comprehensive manner, driven by well -guided policies developed in partnership with the people to support Sub-National Government Authorities and Entities(SGAs) in carrying out their functions efficiently. To meet evolving challenges of urbanization and decentralization, the Government of Togo (GoT) must rationalize the roles of various levels of government and agencies and limit their numbers to limit duplication, strengthen the capacities of relevant sector institutions and coordinate institutional actions and investments. It is further recommended that GoT must (i) clarify the roles and functions of national, prefectural, and local governments while ensuring that coordination functions between them work well; (ii) separate urban policy and regulatory functions from implementation of urban projects by allocating implementation responsibilities to private operators or qualified state agencies under performance-based arrangements; (iii) ensure proper allocation of taxing responsibilities, develop and implement transfer of financial resources from the central government to the local governments on a transparent basis supported by simple and precise criteria; and (iv) strengthen the central government s role in policy, regulatory, coordination, oversight and supervision. Contractualization of relationships between different tiers of government and benchmarking of performance must be prominent among the guiding principles that should govern the delivery of responsibilities of GoT, SGAs and their agencies. Finally, this necessary, first step stock-taking review of Togo s urban and peri-urban sector has revealed knowledge & data gaps that need to be filled through further analysis and studies on (a) infrastructure services provision needs as well as capacity to implement, operate and maintain them, (b) improving the functioning of the urban land market and shelter-related issues, (c) strengthening municipal financing, (d) developing city and local economic development strategies (CDS & LED), and (e) socio-economic and technical approaches to financing of slum upgrading. 2013-03-28T13:36:13Z 2013-03-28T13:36:13Z 2006-06-29 http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2006/06/16343751/republic-togo-urban-peri-urban-development-policy-note https://hdl.handle.net/10986/13015 English en_US CC BY 3.0 IGO http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/ World Bank application/pdf text/plain World Bank, Washington, DC