Graduating Country
Burkina Faso
Introduction
Burkina Faso has one of the lowest carbon emissions and ecological footprints in Sub-Saharan Africa. Its economy is heavily focused on agriculture and extractive industries, which together account for over 40% of GDP and over 90% of the country’s exports. However, it faces persistent challenges in the form of limited natural resources, high poverty levels and inequality. Some of these challenges are further aggravated by economic and employment fallout of COVID-19. In light of this, the Government has taken forward several national initiatives that highlight the country’s commitment to sustainable development. Burkina Faso celebrated eight years of achievements under PAGE in December 2022 after joining the partnership in 2014. It is now a Graduating Country.
Sustainable Development
The partnership between PAGE and Burkina Faso has contributed towards the achievement of several SDGs, including SDGs 2 (Zero Hunger), 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 13 (Climate Action), 15 (Life on Land) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
PAGE Milestones
- 2022
PAGE Burkina Faso Transition Ceremony
National Green Economy Week 1st edition in collaboration with GGGI
- 2021
Technical Monitoring Committee created to oversee implementation of the post-COVID-19 Green Recovery Workplan for the Tourism Sector
Coaching for budget program managers and monitoring & evaluation officers on the integration of inclusive green economy into sector budget programmes
West African Campaign on Learning about Climate Change
- 2020
National Development Plan (2021-2025 – PNDES 2) drafting process involving PAGE
Green entrepreneurship training held by Maison de l’Entreprise for nine women entrepreneurs
Three sub-regional exchange webinars for West Africa on green economy and climate change jointly by PAGE and UN CC:Learn
Adoption of document to support the implementation of the National Strategy on the Green Economy (SNEV) at national workshop
Workshop held to validate study on the impact of artisanal mining on sustainable agriculture
New President re-elected and elections for National Assembly held
Manual for Green Jobs developed
Virtual training workshop for government officials and NGO staff on the development of bankable projects
- 2019
Action Plan for Sustainable Management and Export of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) developed and adopted
National Industrial Strategy and Action Plan with a focus on greening Burkina Faso’s industry sector adopted
SNEV and supporting Action Plan adopted
Draft National Sustainability Strategy developed
Programme proposal to implement SNEV Action Plan submitted to technical government committee and donors
- 2018
Green Economy Learning Needs Assessment and Action Plan completed
Implementation of second National Rural Sector Programme (PNSR 2) commences integrating green economy principles
Partnership established with national institutions to develop a green economy course programme
- 2017
Proposal for a new environmental tax developed
Five participants from Burkina Faso attended a training of trainers on green entrepreneurship in Senegal
- 2016
National Plan – PNDES 2016-2020 adopted
Green Economy Academy hosted in Ouagadougou with more than 200 participants
- 2015
Green Industry Assessment developed
- 2014
Burkina Faso joins PAGE
Green Economy Assessment developed
