Togolese Yawa Kouigan has been elected Vice President of the Territorial Communities of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (CCT-UEMOA), following a General Assembly of the organization held this Tuesday.
Yawa Kouigan is now a member of the board of the Council of Territorial Communities of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (CCT-UEMOA). The President of the Federation of Togolese Municipalities (FCT) was elected this Tuesday to occupy this key position within this regional organization. This election reflects the recognition of Yawa Kouigan’s leadership and expertise, as well as the strengthening of Togo’s role within this regional structure.
Indeed, Togo has seen its voice and influence enhanced within CCT-UEMOA due to the increasing prominence of its representatives. Apart from Yawa Kouigan, other key actors in the local scene are also members of the Council of Territorial Communities, reflecting a fair representation of different categories of territorial communities within the state.
These appointments align with various criteria, including respect for democratic legitimacy, equitable geographic distribution of delegates, and special attention to the representation of women in decision-making bodies.
It’s worth mentioning that Yawa Kouigan’s merits are not limited solely to her position within the FCT. As the President of the Network of Local Elected Women of Africa (REFELA) Togo section, she also embodies the active role of women in the political and territorial sphere. Her election as Vice President of CCT-UEMOA underscores the growing importance of women’s contribution to regional governance and highlights the progress made in promoting gender parity and inclusion.
