In Togo, it now takes only around five hours to get a certificate of origin. This document certifies the origin of goods before export. 

Without it, goods are not allowed to enter an export destination.

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In addition to reducing the time needed to get the document, business owners can apply for it online through a dedicated platform set by the Togolese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIT). This was disclosed by Sandra Johnson, minister-adviser to President Gnassingbé, and head of the business climate cell which steered the improvement.

•Source: Togo First