Ouagadougou: The second ordinary session of the year 2025 of the Provincial Consultation Framework (CCP) of Boulkiemde took place in Koudougou, under the leadership of High Commissioner Mrs. Salimata Ouedraogo Sanou, bringing together development stakeholders to assess ongoing initiatives and enhance collaboration for local development impact.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the session addressed the achievements of key actors in the province, including the Burkinabe Red Cross, the Emergency Territorial Development and Resilience Program (PUDTR), and the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture.
The provincial representative of the Burkinabe Red Cross, Yembila Bamogo, highlighted their efforts in health, education, hygiene, water, sanitation, and disaster response. He emphasized the need for effective communication to ensure public engagement with their projects and invited the public to learn more about their activities through various platforms.
Joseph Zongo from PUDTR reported significant progress in infrastructure development since the program’s initiation in 2021, with near-completion in health and education sectors and ongoing efforts in rural road construction. Zongo called for stakeholder collaboration to meet project goals by the 2025 deadline.
Joseph Diendere, the provincial director of Agriculture, provided insights into the Agropastoral and Fisheries Offensive 2023-2025, aiming for food sovereignty in Burkina Faso. The plan targets rice, corn, potatoes, and other sectors, with goals to meet local demand, reduce imports, and create jobs. Financed by the state and private sector, it includes initiatives for Boulkiemde such as irrigation and borehole construction, aiming to boost agricultural GDP and job creation.
High Commissioner Ouedraogo concluded the session by expressing hopes for strengthened collaboration among development actors and commended participants and partners like the Burkinabe Red Cross and PUDTR for their contributions to the province’s development efforts.