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January 9, 2026
Togo once again stands out on the African economic stage, ranking among the top three most reform-oriented countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the second edition of the World Bank’s Business Ready (B-Ready) 2025 report, published in late December. This performance further strengthens the country’s credibility in improving the business climate and modernising public governance.
As the successor to the Doing Business report, B-Ready adopts a more comprehensive and demanding approach. It assesses not only the quality of the regulatory framework, but also the effectiveness of public services and their practical implementation for businesses. In 2025, 101 economies worldwide were assessed, including 27 Sub-Saharan African countries, compared to 14 in the first edition.
Togo, a benchmark in Sub-Saharan Africa
Within this broader assessment, Togo clearly distinguishes itself. The country ranks 1st in West Africa with a score of 61.52, and 3rd in Sub-Saharan Africa, behind Rwanda and Mauritius. These results reflect a consistent reform momentum, widely welcomed by investors and development partners.
A detailed analysis of the report highlights particularly strong performance in several key areas of the business life cycle, including business entry, business location, taxation, financial services, dispute resolution, and business insolvency.
These strategic indicators significantly enhance the country’s attractiveness for local entrepreneurs as well as regional and international investors.
One of the most notable findings of the B-Ready 2025 report concerns the public services pillar, in which Togo ranks 1st in both West Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. This performance reflects the progress made in digitalising administrative procedures, simplifying processes, and improving interactions between public administration and the private sector.
Under the operational efficiency pillar, Togo ranks 1st in West Africa and 5th in Sub-Saharan Africa, confirming its ability to translate reforms into tangible, on-the-ground results.
A clear and coherent political vision
These achievements are part of the continuity of reforms carried out under the leadership of the President of the Council, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, with a clear orientation: modernising public administration, digitalising public services, and building a competitive, transparent and inclusive business environment.
Since 2017, the Business Climate Unit, working closely with technical ministries and private sector stakeholders, has been implementing a strategy focused on the real impact of reforms rather than their international visibility alone. This approach has been acknowledged by the World Bank itself, which highlights the consistency and continuity of Togo’s public policies.
The report nevertheless points to persistent challenges, particularly in specialised public services, international trade, competition, and labour markets. These areas have been clearly identified by the authorities, who are relying on ongoing reforms to consolidate achievements and further improve national performance.
At the sub-regional level, Togo’s performance sends a strong signal: that of a country firmly committed to the structural transformation of its economy, in the service of growth, investment and competitiveness.
More than a ranking, B-Ready 2025 confirms a trajectory—that of a country choosing meaningful, measurable and sustainable reforms, and determined to continue playing a leading role in West Africa’s economic dynamics.
Kwaku Sakyi-Danso/Ghanamps.com