Project to support the promotion of domestic ruminant fattening and the development of the livestock trade in Togo (PERCO)

Togo has a deficit of meat products, despite the country's strong potential. According to the FAO, this deficit was around 40% in 2013, with an average meat consumption of 7 kg/capita/year.

This level of meat consumption is well below the FAO standard of 12 kg/capita/year. In order to make up the shortfall, the best alternative is to promote the development of the livestock-meat sector, in order to produce greater quantities of quality meat.

It is therefore essential to support the production link by removing the constraints faced by livestock farmers and enabling them to have structured access to livestock terminal markets. This will also create jobs for a large number of rural producers, particularly women and young people.

It is within this framework that the Project to support the promotion of domestic ruminant fattening and the development of the livestock trade in Togo (PERCO) was developped by FENAPFIBVTO and its partners to satisfy part of the population's demand for meat products.

This project will contribute to improving livestock productivity and production, thereby fostering the development of the livestock-meat value chain within the central corridor, and particularly in Togo's livestock areas.

The project will target 50% of vulnerable livestock farmers, particularly women and young people. The project will not only strengthen the livestock trade in the region, but also bridge the gap in quality meat and create jobs for young people and women in the livestock-meat value chain.