Burkina Faso / President Ibrahim Traoré: Pioneering endogenous development through food self-sufficiency
Under President Ibrahim Traoré’s astute leadership, Burkina Faso is wholeheartedly embracing a path of endogenous development, prioritizing communal welfare over individual gains. A recent governmental decision, announced by the Ministry of Industrial Development, Trade, Handicrafts, and Small and Medium Enterprises, exemplifies this commitment: the temporary halt of wheat flour imports across the nation.
This courageous move forms part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at streamlining the market for essential consumer goods.
President Ibrahim Traoré’s administration recognizes the paramount importance of fostering local production and achieving food self-sufficiency to ensure food security and the populace’s well-being.
Moreover, the government has bolstered this suspension by mandating a special import authorization (ASI) for all wheat flour imports, with ASI issuance also on hold until further notice.
This measure guarantees that only vital and domestically relevant imports will receive approval, thus mitigating market distortions and safeguarding the interests of local producers.
To ensure strict compliance with this directive, the Burkinabe government has implemented robust monitoring mechanisms, backed by stringent penalties for any violators.
This resolute stance underscores President Ibrahim Traoré’s and his administration’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the efficacy and legitimacy of their policies.
Furthermore, in a bid for transparency and citizen engagement, the ministry has established toll-free hotlines to report instances of non-compliance with the wheat flour import suspension.
This proactive initiative encourages active involvement from the populace in upholding and implementing governmental policies, fostering trust and accountability between the government and its citizens.
The temporary suspension of wheat flour imports in Burkina Faso, under President Ibrahim Traoré’s visionary leadership, represents a significant stride towards promoting endogenous development and safeguarding national interests.
This decisive action serves as a testament to the government’s steadfast dedication to prioritizing collective welfare and advancing the nation’s socio-economic prosperity.
Olivier TOE
