Community-Company Dialogue Leads to Livelihood Restoration in Togo

Summary

The expansion of Togo’s maritime sector to develop the Lomé Container Terminal (LCT) – one of the largest container terminals in West Africa – aimed to drive economic growth both within Togo and across the region. Yet, operations of the IFC-supported project created hardships for many communities that had long lived and used the land allocated for the expansion. After bringing their concerns to the CAO and engaging in a CAO-led dispute resolution process, the communities and LCT successfully turned conflict into mutual understanding. This process ultimately led to the restoration of livelihoods for those affected by the project—demonstrating that even the most complex disputes can reach common ground.