Vehicle labelling was at the centre of the discussions with stakeholders being presented with various options for validation. Two label options were highlighted for further consideration. It was proposed that labelling for motorcycles would be a step in the right direction in the near future. Eco-driving was also proposed as a fuel economy measure for the existing fleet, backed with education and public sensitization. Other near-term measures that were identified to promote cleaner, more sustainable transport in Togo were the need for investment in efficient public transport, promotion of non-motorised transport infrastructure, use of technological intelligence in transport management as well as consumer awareness.
Moving forward, these policy proposals will be revised taking into account the feedback from the stakeholders and presented to government for consideration. It was noted that additional support may be required to sensitize decision makers and the national assembly on the importance and impacts of implementing these policies. Participants also pointed out the complementarity of the GFEI activities already carried out in Togo and the GEF VII electric mobility programme in the country, with the latter building on the GFEI work.