Burkina Faso: Food self-sufficiency, when the country becomes a source of inspiration in Africa
Burkina Faso, firmly committed to the path of food self-sufficiency, is now seeing its experience draw admiration and interest beyond its borders. The national initiative to strengthen food security, particularly through the rice sector, is attracting foreign partners convinced that the Burkinabe model can inspire the entire African continent.
The country reached a significant milestone by producing one million tons of rice during the last farming season. While encouraging, this figure still falls short of meeting the growing local consumption needs and the ambition to become an exporter. It is in this context that Ghanaian entrepreneur David Smith has offered his advanced technology to help accelerate the development of this strategic sector.
According to him, the results already achieved show that Burkina Faso has considerable potential in agriculture. However, to move to the next level, innovative solutions must be integrated. His technology, which combines modernized production with value-added rice processing, is expected to significantly increase yields and boost the sector’s competitiveness.
David Smith is confident that with the tools he provides, Burkina Faso will not only be able to meet its entire food needs but also export rice to other African countries. “It is by developing such solutions that we will build an Africa that is self-sufficient and sovereign in terms of food,” he states.
The interest shown in the Burkinabe model reflects the relevance of the choices made in pursuing food sovereignty. Through a policy that leverages local resources, encourages innovation, and places agriculture at the heart of development, the country is gradually positioning itself as a regional reference.
This enthusiasm also demonstrates that food sovereignty, long seen as a distant challenge, becomes a tangible reality when supported by a clear vision and concrete actions. By mobilizing its internal strengths and opening up to strategic partnerships, Burkina Faso is showing the way toward an Africa that feeds its people and processes its surplus to create added value.
Thus, Burkina Faso’s ambition goes beyond its national borders. By inspiring and attracting external partners, it illustrates the continent’s ability to design and implement its own solutions to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
