Togo: The DMI platform, a new strategic weapon in the fight against food fraud
Togo has marked a new milestone in its pursuit of economic modernization and citizen protection with the launch of the Digital Market Intelligence (DMI) platform in Lomé. Spearheaded by the Minister of Economy and Strategic Foresight, Badanam Patoki, this innovation represents far more than a simple technological advancement. It embodies the government’s political will to harmonize market oversight, fiscal transparency, and food security.
By combining artificial intelligence with data analysis, the system transforms raw information into strategic tools, providing authorities with an unprecedented mechanism to detect fraud, anticipate smuggling operations, and secure public revenue—resources that are essential for funding national development.
Far from being merely a surveillance tool, the DMI is part of a systemic vision for the Togolese economy.
It complements the Automated Marking Solution (SAM), launched in August 2024, which empowered consumers to verify product authenticity.
Together, these systems form an ecosystem where traceability and transparency act as safeguards for a domestic market vulnerable to illicit practices.
The integration of the Togolese Revenue Office and the Ministry of Trade into this strategic oversight framework signals a decisive break from outdated methods, favoring predictive and analytical use of data over reactive measures.
The selection of SICPA, a Swiss company renowned for its expertise in product security, reflects Togo’s ambition to align itself with sustainable excellence and innovation.
This approach illustrates a development philosophy that extends beyond statistical growth, rooted instead in the strength of institutions, the reliability of regulatory instruments, and the effective protection of citizens.
The resulting increase in fiscal revenue is not an end in itself; it provides a foundation for planning and financing major projects in sectors such as health, education, and infrastructure.
By placing technology at the service of economic sovereignty and food security, Togo demonstrates its capacity to blend modernity with state accountability.
The DMI, as a market sentinel, embodies a forward-looking policy in which the fight against fraud becomes a driver of development and social justice.
In this context, the future is shaped by the convergence of data, decision-making, and shared prosperity, offering the nation a horizon where economic security aligns with citizen trust and national dignity.
The success of this initiative will be measured not only in figures, but in credibility: through the DMI, Togo amplifies its commitment to a modern, transparent, and forward-looking economy.
Kodjovi Makafui
