The Vice-President of the World Bank for West and Central Africa, Ousmane Diagana is making his first visit to Togo and Benin from October 27 to November 2, 2021 since taking office in July 2020. This visit between as part of the strengthening of the partnership between the World Bank and the two member countries.

In a press release published to this effect, the Bretton Woods financial institution informs that in Togo, the Vice-President of the World Bank will stay from October 27 to 31, 2021. He will be received by Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Republic, as well as by members of the government for discussions on the country's main development priorities and on the World Bank's support for their implementation. “He will also meet with representatives of civil society, the private sector, and young people. To appreciate the evolution of some of the projects financed by the World Bank, the vice-president will go to the field to see some achievements and exchange with beneficiaries, “we can read.

In Benin, where the visit will take place from October 31 to November 2, 2021, Ousmane Diagana will meet the President of the Republic, Patrice Talon and members of the government who will focus on national priorities. The Vice-President will meet with stakeholders in the country's development. He will also make field visits to assess the progress of some projects and discuss with the beneficiaries.