Burkina Faso: Economic modernisation driven by the unity and commitment of Burkinabe abroad
In a regional context marked by institutional consolidation and economic modernization, the meeting between Burkinabe Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo and the Burkinabe community living in Niamey illustrates the state’s capacity to integrate its diaspora into the national development process.
This interaction, organized as part of the Festival de l’Aïr, highlights a strategic priority: strengthening the role of the diaspora as a lever for open governance and economic innovation.
The announcement of the upcoming creation of a digital platform dedicated to Burkinabe living abroad constitutes a true “strategic bridge” between the state and its diaspora.
Beyond its administrative function, this initiative reflects the ambition of Burkina Faso to transform its citizens abroad into direct actors in national economic policy.
It provides them with a structured channel to invest, guide projects, and promote the country’s image internationally.
The diaspora thus becomes a digital ambassador, actively contributing to Burkina Faso’s reputation, attractiveness, and regional positioning.
The affirmed leadership of the Prime Minister and the emphasis on the state’s policy of inclusion and open governance underline the institutional stability that characterizes the country.
By recalling the opening of the Civil Service to Burkinabe abroad and stressing the importance of technical and scientific fields, the government asserts a clear vision of mobilizing diaspora expertise while strengthening national capacity to meet operational development needs. This approach reflects modern governance attentive to efficiency, transparency, and the networking of economic and social actors.
The security dimension addressed during the exchanges reinforces this narrative of progress, in which the reconquest of territory and the fight against road harassment demonstrate the state’s determination to ensure a stable environment conducive to initiatives.
In return, the diaspora is called upon to embody a message of discipline, patriotism, and civic engagement, thereby strengthening the image of a Burkina Faso resolutely focused on peace and prosperity.
By fully integrating its diaspora into digital modernization and national economic strategy, Burkina Faso is positioning itself as an innovative, credible, and internationally attractive state.
The announced platform is more than a tool; it symbolizes the trust, continuity, and will of a national leadership capable of uniting tradition, innovation, and openness to the world.
The diaspora, an engine of soft power, is becoming an integral part of the country’s narrative of stability and sustainable development.
Olivier TOE
