ANÉHO, Togo — Togo is expanding access to digital skills through the D-CLIC programme, an initiative supported by the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) that has attracted nearly CFA 300 million in investment.

OIF Administrator Caroline St-Hilaire visited the Centre de Lecture et d'Animation Culturelle in Aného on September 30, where the programme has been operating since 2025. The investment covers equipment, training and support for participants entering the digital workforce.

The programme provides training in web development, digital communication and artificial intelligence. A second cohort began training in August, with the number of participants expected to increase to 70 in October.

The training is being delivered by the CUBE incubator, which works with companies to provide opportunities for internships and professional experience. According to CUBE, many participants begin the programme without previous formal digital training.

Two projects developed through the programme were also presented during the OIF visit, including an AI-powered academic guidance platform and a digital tool designed to assist agricultural producers.

The OIF says the D-CLIC initiative has trained more than 1,000 young people in Togo since 2021, while the latest phase is focusing on strengthening employability and entrepreneurship through technology skills.

The programme adds to Togo's broader efforts to expand digital education, artificial intelligence and technology-based entrepreneurship.