Country Report Togo April 2011

Summary
Basic data
Political structure
Economic structure: Annual indicators
Economic structure: Quarterly indicators
Economic structure: Comparative economic indicators
Outlook for 2011-12: Political stability
Outlook for 2011-12: Election watch
Outlook for 2011-12: International relations
Outlook for 2011-12: Policy trends
Outlook for 2011-12: Fiscal policy
Outlook for 2011-12: Monetary policy
Outlook for 2011-12: International assumptions
Outlook for 2011-12: Economic growth
Outlook for 2011-12: Inflation
Outlook for 2011-12: Exchange rates
Outlook for 2011-12: External sector
Outlook for 2011-12: Forecast summary
The political scene: Opposition protests in Lome become more serious
The political scene: The president carries out a minor cabinet reshuffle
The political scene: Several political parties sign a new electoral code of
Economic policy: Fiscal performance in 2010 was very close to target
Economic policy: A modest fiscal stimulus will be maintained in 2011
Economic policy: The government launches a new regional bond
Economic policy: Togo makes mixed progress with structural reforms
The domestic economy: Rising food and energy prices push inflation higher
The domestic economy: The Port of Lome attracts major new investment
Foreign trade and payments: Rising imports lead to a wider current-account
Foreign trade and payments: New border posts will speed regional trade
Foreign trade and payments: Donors offer fresh financing for a range of pro