BRIEF PROFILE OF TOGO
Located on the Gulf of Benin, between Benin and Ghana, Togo is one of the smallest countries in West Africa with 56,785 km2 of area and an estimated population of about 7.9 million inhabitants in 2018. It stretches for about 700 km from north to south with a width witch is not beyond 100 km. Despite the fact that Togo has small area, the country is recognized for the great diversity of its landscapes. In fact, Togo at the south has a coast of fine sand bordered with coconut trees; hills, green valleys and small mountains (the Atakora range) in the center and arid plains and large savannahs planted with baobabs in the north.
The official language of Togo is French. The two national languages are Ewe and Kabye. There are also 53 dialects spoken in Togo including moba, tem, peul and the mina (Ewe dialect spoken in Lomé) which serves as a common language mainly in the south of the country, but also throughout the country.
Togo’s economy is mainly based on agriculture and livestock including poultry. The climate plays an important role in agriculture and characterizes the various agricultural products that the country exploits. Togo has a tropical climate that gives rise to two climatic zones:
- A subtropical zone in the south characterized by average rainfall about 900 to 1200 mm3 per year and divided into rainy and dry seasons (from March to July and from September to November). In this zone, the average temperature is between 24 and 33°C.
- A Guinean-Sudanian zone in the center with an average rainfall of 1400 or 1600 mm per year, in the mountainous areas of the West. The average temperature varies from 20°C to 33°C. There is only one rainy season (April to July) and one dry season.
Many training centers, private’s one and two great public universities exist and cover the domains of health, agriculture, economy… Togo therefore possesses human capital that must be profitable for the development of the country.
Concerning the tourism, the country presents natural points. Among them, at the north- East, we have the "Batammariba" and their clay habitats with turrets called "takienta". Koutammakou’s hamlet is used for rituals and initiatory celebrations. There is a strong correlation between nature and traditions. Before entering the savannah, we can observe granary, cavern of Nok and Mamproug which serve as refuge. Lot of parcs as Fazao-Malfakassa, Kéran, or the reserves of Oto-Mandouri and Alédjo are so attractive. Don’t miss the palace of governors or the site of Hood Home in the memory of slave’s trade.
Togolese have several gastronomic specialties. Among them, we find "akoumé, fufu and ablo" (made from corn, millet, yam, cassava or plantain) tasted with fish, seafood, meat and vegetables. "Gboma" soup, made of spinach is served with goat meat, dried fish or crab. We also find the donuts of beans called "aklan" or "gaou" which is spicy and accompanied by millet porridge "koko". Taste also "Djécoumê", especially eaten in South-Togo.
Workshop location
The meetings and workshops will take place at the CERSA located on the campus of University of Lomé.
Registration
The registration is opened from now until 16th May 2023.
The registration fees are as indicated in the table below.
| Registration fee ( F CFA*) | ||
| Students | Other participants | |
| National and ECOWAS members | 25 000 | 50 000 |
| Non ECOWAS members | 35 000 (38 euros) | 100 000 (150 euros) |
*1€ = 655.957 F CFA
NB: These fees can be paid either by transfer to the bank account indicated below
BANK: ECOBANK
ACCOUNT NAME: CERSA UL RESSOURCES GENEREES
SWIFT CODE: ECOCTGTG
ACOUNT NUMBER: 140 202 779 001
COUNTER CODE: 01708
BANK CODE: TG055
RIB: 85
For any other payment transaction please contact the financial manager: alexsoe28@yahoo.fr
Other relevant information
Languages of communication
The conference workshops will be conducted in English or French with simultaneous translation.
Visa
ECOWAS nationals do not need visa. Non-ECOWAS nationals should check for visa requirements. E-visa application can be submitted using the following web site: https://voyage.gouv.tg. There is also a possibility to apply for the visa on arrival.
Assistance
The organizing committee will welcome at the airport any participant who wishes to do so by writing to the secretariat of the organizing committee specifying the date, time of arrival and flight N°. For the participants coming by road, it is suggested that they inform the organizing committee of their itinerary.
Time
The time used in Togo is GMT.
Currency
The monetary unit is Franc CFA. There is a fix parity between the F. CFA and the Euro:
1 euro= 656.495 F CFA.
Banks information
Most of the banks are opened from Monday to Friday and and from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and half days on Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Electricity
Electricity in Togo is 220 volts. If you arrive in Togo with a device that does not accept 220 volts, you will need a voltage converter. Outlets in Togo generally accept one type of plug: three European-style gold blade plugs with two pins. If your device has a different plug, you may need an adapter.
Traffic
Most of the road network is good. Traffic drives on the right.
Safety and Security
The downtown area of Lomé, the capital, is busy 24 hours a day. The tourist areas are busy during the day, which makes it safe to walk around. Although crime in Togo is relatively minimal, visitors are advised to be careful.
Tourism
A number of small local businesses specialize in tourism. Please let us know if your intention is to visit the countryside and we will assist you in organizing your visit.
Health requirements
COVID-19 valid certificate and Yellow Fever Vaccination are required for all participants at the boarder before entry into the country. For COVID-19, in the absence of a vaccination certificate a negative PCR test not longer than 72 hours is required on arrival and departure.
Because of Malaria prevalence in Togo, you may need to consult your physician before traveling.
Accommodation
Each participant is required to make reservations directly or through the secretariat of the organizing committee at the following suggested hotels:
EDA-OBA
Hôtel Eda-Oba, is located on Boulevard Gnassingbe Eyadema, and has a swimming pool, Gym centre etc…
About FCFA 78,000 to 333,000 F CFA per night fess including breakfast. Any additional bed is charged at 10,000 FCFA.
Contacts
PO Box: 3481 Lomé-Togo
Tel : 0022822201818/ 0022822207576
Web site : www.edaoba.com, E-mail : hoteledaoba@yahoo.fr, resa@edaoba.com
Hôtel la Concorde
This hotel is located in the area of Adidoadin, boulevard Faure E. Gnassingbe. Hôtel la Concorde offers rooms about 55000 FCFA to 155,000 FCFA, including breakfast.
Contacts
PO Box : 20275 Lomé-Togo
Tel : 0022822505050/ 0022822505555
Web site: www.hotellaconcordelome.com, E-mail : hotellaconcordelome@gmail.com
Hôtel Excellence
Hotel Excellence is situated at la rue des hydrocarbures’. The rate is about FCFA 25,000 to 55,000 per night with a possible additional bed for FCFA 7,000.
Contacts
PO Box: 8843 Lomé-Togo
Tel: 0022822221105/ 0022893948007/ 0022896845494
Web site: www.hotelexellencetogo.com , E-mail : hotelexcellence@yahoo.fr
NB: for further information, please to contact the secretariat of the organizing committee at this address:
E-mail: cersa.univ.lome@gmail.com - Tel: +228 91424219
Abstract of communication
The Pan-African Poultry Conference aims to bring together all those involved in poultry science and poultry production from different backgrounds to address the problems of poultry production in Africa. In this frame work, the abstracts requirements are as follow:
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La formation prodiguée par le CERSA m’a donné l’opportunité de renforcer mes connaissances et compétences en matière d’aviculture
Amedzrovi Ablamvi, Elève-aviculteur (2016)
« J’ai soutenu sur le thème ‘’Evaluation des propriétés enzymatiques des termites utilisés en alimentation des poulets de chair au Bénin’’. Ça a été une expérience riche en découvertes. Je compte bien m’installer en créant une usine de fabrication d’aliment de volaille ».
Martine GANDJETO
J’ai une petite parcelle que je peux exploiter et j’ai un peu de moyens financiers aussi. Avec cette formation du CERSA, je pense avoir les moyens de devenir une bonne avicultrice.
Florence Missodé, Elève-avicultrice (2016)
« J’ai travaillé sur ‘’Effet de l’incorporation de l’huile de palme sur les performances de ponte et sériques des poules pondeuses’’. C’est un réel plaisir d’avoir fini ce master. Et j’aimerais, par la suite, travailler sur la modélisation de la production des œufs au Togo ».
Ali KOLANI
La dimension régionale matérialisée par la sélection d’étudiants anglophones est une chance pour nous francophones d’améliorer significativement notre niveau en anglais scientifique.
N’NANLE Oumbortime, doctorant togolais en Sciences Aviaires
Pour l’heure je n’ai pas beaucoup d’argent pour commencer véritablement mais cette formation qui est le fruit du partenariat entre le CERSA et le Fonds d’Appui aux Initiatives Economiques des Jeunes, j’ai la ferme conviction que tout ira bien puisque j’ai la volonté de pratiquer l’aviculture.
Yagla Baréléma, Elève-avicultrice
J’avais de petites notions sur les poules pondeuses que je veux élever mais avec cette formation modulaire avec différents cours tels que la gestion et le suivi des poules pondeuses et coquelets que nous a donnée le CRSA, je me sens prête pour mener à bien mes activités
Pyalo Tchoou, Elève-avicultrice (2016)
Toutes ces expérimentations que j’ai réalisées au Laboratoire des Sciences Aviaires m'ont permis d'avoir une expérience professionnelle probante, et m'ont conforté dans mon projet de devenir chercheur en Sciences Aviaires.
NIDEOU DASSIDI, doctorant tchadien en Sciences Aviaires
« J’ai soutenu sur le thème ‘’Analyse de la chaîne de valeurs ajoutée des aliments de volailles au Bénin’’. Je suis soulagée d’être à cette étape. C’est un thème d’actualité. J’aimerais approfondir ce thème car si nous voulons promouvoir l’aviculture dans nos pays, nous devons chercher à maîtriser les différentes étapes de la filière ».
Edith GANGBEDJI
Avec le CERSA, j’ai acquis de grandes connaissances, et développé des compétences dans le domaine des Sciences Aviaires notamment pendant la réalisation des recherches au sein du laboratoire des Sciences Aviaires du CERSA de l’Université de Lomé.
NIDEOU DASSIDI, doctorant tchadien en Sciences Aviaires
