From 20 to 23 January 2025, a supervisory mission led by the Coordinator of the Burkina Faso West Africa Food System Resilience Programme (FSRP-BF), accompanied by the value chain specialist, visited the Boucle du Mouhoun region to assess the programme's progress on the ground.
The mission began with a courtesy visit to the local authorities, underlining the importance of collaboration with institutional players in the implementation of PRSA-BF initiatives. The team then headed out into the field, accompanied by members of the Regional Management Unit (RMU). Several projects were visited, including micro-projects supported in various links of the agricultural value chains and storage warehouses under construction in the Mouhoun and Balés provinces.
The evaluation highlighted encouraging progress, particularly the satisfactory state of construction of storage warehouses. These strategic infrastructures are designed to strengthen the capacity of producers to better preserve their crops and reduce post-harvest losses.
However, shortcomings were noted in certain aspects of the microprojects. In response to these challenges, observations and recommendations were made to improve the effectiveness and impact of the interventions. These proposals will serve as a basis for adjusting the programme's actions and maximising the benefits for the beneficiary communities.
The FSRP-BF Coordinator also gave a glimmer of hope to the producers of the lowlands identified for development work. He reassured them that the sites would soon be handed over to companies to start the work, marking a crucial step towards improving the livelihoods of local people.
This mission illustrates the commitment of the FSRP-BF to closely monitor the implementation of its activities and to work in synergy with stakeholders to strengthen the resilience of food systems in Burkina Faso. Through rigorous monitoring and strategic adjustments, the programme aims to create a lasting impact for rural populations.
