DID - Développement international Desjardins

Published purpose

This project aims to improve the economic situation of Burkinans, specifically in the regions of Bobo Dioulasso, Ouahigouya and Koupela. It supports rural economic development by providing financial savings and credit services adapted to the needs of small and medium-sized commercial and agricultural enterprises, and this within a sustainable institution. The project has two components: (1) Reconfiguring the “Réseau des caisses populaires du Burkina Faso” (Network of Credit Unions in Burkina Faso) to two levels from three, including merging some credit unions, while maintaining access to financial services. The restructuring aims to enhance the network and its institutions efficiency, particularly in managing, organizing and planning. (2) Implementing three new “Centres financiers aux entrepreneurs - Centres financiers agricoles” (Entrepreneur/Agricultural Financial Centres) in the regions of Bobo Dioulasso, Ouahigouya and Koupela. These centres seek to improve the availability of savings and credit services that meet the needs of entrepreneurs and farmers, and to ensure that women have more equal access to financial services.