Strengthening cybersecurity in Togo (TogoCyber+)

Context

Togo is accelerating its digital transformation to modernise public services, stimulate innovation and enhance its economic attractiveness. However, this momentum is accompanied by a rise in cyber threats, which undermine economies, expose critical infrastructure to risk and erode public trust. Faced with these challenges, the Togolese government has made cybersecurity a strategic priority and intends to strengthen the country’s digital resilience and sovereignty, while also developing expertise with regional reach. This commitment was consolidated in 2022, during the 1st Cybersecurity Summit organised by the Togolese Republic, which brought together heads of state and government, private sector leaders and civil society leaders to address the pressing challenges and issues facing African stakeholders in the field of cybersecurity. This summit led to the adoption of the Lomé Declaration on Cybersecurity and the Fight Against Cybercrime.

The Strengthening cybersecurity in Togo project (Togo Cyber+) builds on this national and regional momentum. In line with the Lomé Declaration, the project aims to durably strengthen cybersecurity in Togo and to firmly position the country as a leading regional hub in this field.

Objectives

The project’s overall objective is to contribute to inclusive and sustainable digital development in Africa by strengthening cybersecurity and digital governance. Specifically, it seeks to enhance the resilience and effectiveness of cybersecurity at both national and continental levels. To achieve this, it supports the establishment of the Africa Cyber Hub, a future regional cybersecurity hub equipped with specialised infrastructure and services. It also builds the skills of professionals, promotes training and certification, supports knowledge sharing among experts and encourages research and innovation. Attention is given to the inclusion of women and young people, as well as to data protection. The project thus aims to strengthen national capacities while fostering cooperation and resilience across Africa.

Beneficiaries

The main beneficiaries are citizens and users of digital services, particularly young people, women, vulnerable individuals, microentrepreneurs, and small and medium-sized enterprises. The project also benefits public institutions, operators of critical infrastructure, cybersecurity professionals, universities and research centres, as well as digital companies and start-ups.

Targeted geographical area

The project is being implemented in Lomé through the establishment of the Africa Cyber Hub. It has a national scope, but the initiative aims to extend its influence across the entire West African region and to foster a dynamic of continental integration.

Stakeholders

The project is implemented by LuxDev in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Service Efficiency and Digital Transformation, the National Cybersecurity Agency, and other Togolese cybersecurity and digital institutions. It engages universities, the private sector and regional organisations. Partnerships are notably being sought with the Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity and AfricaCERT, as well as with other partners active in the digital and cybersecurity sectors.