The present diagnostic study aims to prompt a change in thinking about accessibility and mobility and to raise awareness among decision-makers so that they will implement strong policies, strategies, and operational practices that make an effective contribution to improving transport and mobility in urban areas of Africa. This approach concerns Lomé and secondary cities through the example of Kara.

This report aims to identify the main mobility and accessibility issues in Togolese cities by analyzing five priority themes:

• Strengthening the institutional framework for urban transport management;
• Bolstering funding sources devoted to urban transport management;
• Improving the performance of public transport and increasing ridership;
• Fostering meaningful participation of the private sector in urban transport management;
• Improving multimodal planning and the functioning of city centers.

It was drafted after a first mission to Lomé and Kara in July and August 2019, to gather data and talk with local and national stakeholders. It is the result of an in-depth analysis based on the EASI conceptual framework. It includes a diagnosis of urban mobility in Togo based on the existing literature, the data obtained, and interviews.