ENGLISH PRESENTATION

THEME: HOW CAN WE

PROMOTE THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR IN
BURKINA FASO
 Maintenance Industrielle
Group Members

Name First name appreciation

OUEDRAOGO Ibrahim
Aboubakar
OUEDRAOGO Landy Ulrich
BEKONE Somda
TinwBésawr
SAVADOGO Abdoul Aziz
DJMA Wend-Panga
Ezéchiel
SORE Fatimata
WOBRAOGO Emmanuel
 INTRODUCTION
Industrialization plays a fundamental role in a country's economic
growth and development. In Burkina Faso, the promotion of the
industrial sector is of paramount importance in order to diversify the
economy, create jobs and reduce dependence on imports. However, in
order to achieve this goal, it is imperative to put in place a series of
appropriate strategies and policies. This discussion will look at ways
in which Burkina Faso can promote its industrial sector, highlighting
key actions to be taken to encourage investment, competitiveness and
innovation in the industrial field.
I) DEFINITION
Industry is a key economic sector that encompasses the production of
material goods through manufacturing, processing, and assembly
processes. It plays a major role in a country's economic development
by creating jobs, generating income and stimulating
innovation. Promoting the industrial sector often involves initiatives to
attract investment, strengthen the competitiveness of local firms,
encourage innovation and simplify administrative procedures. A
strong industry is a pillar of a country's economy, contributing to
national prosperity and the well-being of its people.

II) THE DIFFERENTS STRATEGIES FOR PROMOTING THE

INDUSTRIAL SECTOR

There are different ways to promote the industrial sector in Burkina

Faso among which we can list:

➢ Strengthen partnerships: Burkina Faso needs to look for new

collaborations with international partners and financial
institutions to benefit from their expertise and resources in order
to see its industries promoted. We have the example of the
World Bank, which offers funds for the development of
industries.
➢ Foster innovation : nowadays technology is evolving so much
that Burkina Faso must encourage research and development in
the industrial sector to stimulate innovation and competitiveness
through the replacement of old machines with automatic
equipment that requires less human intervention.

➢ Train the workforce: Implement training programs to develop

workers' skills and prepare them for jobs in the industrial sector.

➢ Improve infrastructure : Invest in infrastructure such as roads,

electricity and access to water to facilitate industrial
development because the industry needs good roads to be able to
deliver these raw materials on time, to replace SONABEL's
power supply to avoid interruptions during production by
renewable energies such as solar energy which does not dry up
and does not pollute and finally, create water storage points to
avoid water shortages.

➢ Promote the image of the industrial sector: Highlight the

successes and opportunities of the industrial sector to attract the
attention of investors and entrepreneurs. By organizing
campaigns to introduce their new products, industries can take
advantage of this opportunity to invite new investors and
entrepreneurs to appreciate the product in order to get noticed.

➢ Simplify administrative procedures : Reducing bureaucracy

and simplifying administrative procedures related to setting up
and running businesses can encourage investment.
➢ Promote local industries: Encouraging the purchase of locally
made products can strengthen the domestic industry.

➢ Raise awareness and inform: Educating entrepreneurs about

the opportunities offered by the industrial sector, as well as the
resources available, can encourage investment.

CONCLUSION
To promote the industrial sector in Burkina Faso, it is imperative to
put in place a global strategy: training, research and development,
simplification of administrative procedures, encourage innovation and
raise awareness among entrepreneurs of the opportunities
available. Ultimately, the development of the industrial sector in
Burkina Faso is a long-term process that requires strategic planning,
close collaboration, and perseverance from all stakeholders. By
resolutely embarking on this path, Burkina Faso can diversify its
economy, create jobs and stimulate sustainable economic growth.