Safeguarding Nutrition in Togo: Policy Responses to Rising Food Prices
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Date
2026
Authors
Amy KA
Assion Lawson Sipoaka
Françoise Okah Efogo
Mamatchi Melila
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AERC
Abstract
Rising food prices significantly reduce food consumption and worsen the nutritional status of households in Togo.
The impacts are gender-differentiated and vary between urban and rural areas.
Universal policy responses can cushion shocks but place substantial pressure on public finances.
Well-targeted, nutrition-sensitive cash or in-kind transfers are the most effective short-term policy response.