Understanding Climate Finance Performance through Territorial Governance and Multi-Method Statistical Analysis: Insights from Agroecological Transitions in Togo

This study examines the interactions between the agroecological transition and the effectiveness of international climate finance mechanisms in Togo, within a context of high agricultural vulnerability to climate change. It begins with the observation that, despite the presence of instruments such as the Green Climate Fund and the Global Environment Facility, their impact remains limited by constraints related to access, coordination, and alignment with local dynamics. The objective is to assess the extent to which the agroecological transition, based on territorial governance and the integration of local knowledge, enhances the effectiveness of this financing. The methodology employs a mixed-methods approach, utilizing quantitative surveys of 398 producers, semi-structured interviews with partner institutions, and an in-depth document analysis, all conducted in 2025 across three contrasting agroecological zones (Binah, Tchamba, and Oti-Sud). The data were processed using SPSS software for descriptive analyses, chi-square tests, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), as well as NVivo software for thematic coding of qualitative data.   The results show that the effectiveness of financing depends more on its institutional adaptation, beneficiary participation, and post-project continuity than on the volume of resources mobilized. Mechanisms integrating co-construction and participatory monitoring promote the sustainable adoption of agroecological practices. The study recommends implementing a hybrid, inclusive, and territorially embedded investment model to strengthen the sustainability and resilience of the Togolese agricultural sector.