Engage, Innovate, Legislate: Strengthening Local Waste Management Practices in Kétao, Togo

Project period:

01.05.2026 - 31.07.2027

Granted amount:

643,449,- DKK

Total budget:

643,449,- DKK

Organization:

Ingeniører uden Grænser (IUG)

Partners:

ADSA (Association pour le Développement Social et Agricole) Eau Pour Tous

Pool:

Civilsamfundspuljen

Grant type:

Large Project

World goals:

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Goal 13: Climate Action

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Efforts take place in:

Togo

Resume

The project builds on more than six years of collaboration and successive project phases on civil society–led solid waste management in Kétao to achieve lasting institutional change. The project strengthens civil society actors’ capacity to deliver efficient and financially sustainable SWM services, while using documented results and data to engage local authorities as accountable duty bearers. Through improved service delivery, digital systems, and inclusive participation, the project contributes to cleaner environments, reduced health and environmental risks, and more stable livelihoods for communities. Structured dialogue and evidence-based advocacy support authorities in assuming responsibility for regulation, financing, and oversight of SWM as a public service. By linking capacity development, strategic service delivery, and advocacy, the project contributes to sustainable, system-level improvements in governance and access to essential services beyond the project period.