The Société coopérative avec conseil d’administration (SCOOP-CA) held a handover ceremony on September 22, 2026, in Ouagadougou, marking the transition of leadership from outgoing Chairman Karim Traoré to Bienvenue Dembélé. The event signified a new chapter in the governance of SCOOP-CA/APEC, with Dembélé at the helm, tasked with advancing community entrepreneurship through popular shareholding. Dembélé pledged to build on the progress made, with a focus on expanding the structure's presence across Burkina Faso's 17 regions.
In his inaugural address, Dembélé paid tribute to his predecessor, Karim Traoré, and the team for their accomplishments. He emphasized the need to sustain the momentum, while injecting new energy into the organization. Dembélé outlined plans to visit all regions of Burkina Faso, promoting the initiative and encouraging citizens to become shareholders in community-based enterprises. This approach aims to empower Burkinabès to participate in the creation and development of local businesses.
The SCOOP-CA/APEC initiative was launched on June 12, 2023, under the presidency of Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The program seeks to foster community entrepreneurship through popular shareholding, enabling citizens to become investors in local enterprises. With Dembélé at the helm, the organization is poised to intensify its efforts, with a focus on promoting the initiative and securing partnerships.
Outgoing Chairman Karim Traoré highlighted the progress made in establishing functional governance structures for SCOOP-CA/APEC. He noted that the newly installed Board of Directors will be responsible for validating the organization's program of activities, approving budgets, and selecting community projects to implement. Traoré expressed confidence in Dembélé's leadership, emphasizing the importance of community entrepreneurship in empowering citizens.
The handover ceremony marked a significant milestone in the development of SCOOP-CA/APEC. With Bienvenue Dembélé at the helm, the organization is expected to strengthen its presence across Burkina Faso, promoting community entrepreneurship and popular shareholding. The initiative has the potential to transform the country's economic landscape, by empowering citizens to take ownership of local businesses.
Dembélé's leadership will focus on enhancing the organization's outreach and engagement with local communities. By promoting community entrepreneurship, the SCOOP-CA/APEC aims to create a more inclusive and participatory economic model. The organization's success will depend on its ability to mobilize citizens and secure partnerships to support the growth of community-based enterprises.
The SCOOP-CA/APEC initiative has garnered significant attention, as a innovative approach to community development. With Bienvenue Dembélé at the helm, the organization is poised to make a meaningful impact on Burkina Faso's economic landscape. The success of the initiative will depend on effective implementation, collaboration with stakeholders, and the active participation of citizens.
Key points
- Bienvenue Dembélé has taken over as Chairman of SCOOP-CA/APEC, with a mandate to advance community entrepreneurship through popular shareholding.
