Burkina Faso/ President Ibrahim Traoré: A Leader Determined to Ensure Food Self-sufficiency in the Land of Upright People Through Endogenous Development
During the official installation ceremony of the President of the National Council of Burkinabe Employers, President Ibrahim Traoré reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to achieving food self-sufficiency in Burkina Faso through an ambitious program of indigenous development.
With a clear vision for the country’s future, President Traoré unveiled a strategic plan aimed at transforming importers into producers, thereby emphasizing local production and reducing imports.
President Traoré highlighted a concrete example of the impact of these initiatives, stating, «For someone who would like to import 10 billion CFA francs worth of rice, we will now require them to invest 2 billion in a structuring project». This measure aims to incentivize economic actors to invest in local production projects, thus fostering Burkina Faso’s economic growth.
The Burkinabe leader also urged the employers’ council to integrate this vision into their strategic plan, emphasizing the importance of indigenous development and the production concept. «Starting from January, we wish to find necessary formulas for importers to become producers. So, those who import rice should prepare to invest in rice production». he declared.
By encouraging the private sector to become a driving force behind local production, President Traoré aspires to reduce Burkina Faso’s dependence on food imports and bolster the country’s food security.
The concept of indigenous development, as advocated by President Ibrahim Traoré, rests on the belief that Burkina Faso possesses the resources and potential necessary to meet its internal food needs. By investing in local production, the country can not only ensure sustainable food security but also stimulate the national economy.
President Ibrahim Traoré emerges as a determined leader guiding Burkina Faso toward food self-sufficiency through bold policies focused on indigenous development.
