The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Burkina Faso (CCI-BF) has taken a significant step in supporting the growth of the country's private sector by formalizing the businesses of 73 nurserymen and landscapers. On October 28, 2026, the CCI-BF handed over the formalization dossiers to the beneficiaries in Ouagadougou. This move is expected to enable these entrepreneurs to access financing, create jobs, and contribute to the country's economic development.
The formalization process involved obtaining essential documents, including the Register of Commerce and the Unique Fiscal Identification Number (IFU). According to Roland Achille Sow, President of the Special Consular Delegation of the CCI-BF, this initiative aims to facilitate access to administrative documents and financing, as well as support the development of activities and job creation. The CCI-BF's support is in line with its mission to assist economic actors.
The formalization of these businesses is not only a significant milestone for the entrepreneurs but also a boost to the country's economy. With these documents, the nurserymen and landscapers can now access public and private markets, participate fully in the nation's economic life, and contribute to the country's development. Tasséré Amos Tièmtoré, President of the Board of Directors of the Faîtière des Sociétés Coopératives des Pépiniéristes et Paysagistes du Burkina Faso, expressed his gratitude for the CCI-BF's support.
The CCI-BF's initiative is part of a broader strategy to promote the growth of the private sector and increase the state's tax base. According to Roland Achille Sow, the formalization of businesses enables the state to collect taxes and expand its tax base. This, in turn, will help the government to implement development projects and create jobs.
The CCI-BF's support for the nurserymen and landscapers goes beyond formalization. The Chamber has also provided them with access to financing through the SAFINE microfinance institution, which is specifically designed to support private sector actors. This comprehensive approach aims to enable the entrepreneurs to grow their businesses, create jobs, and contribute to the country's economic development.
The formalization of the 73 businesses is a significant achievement for the CCI-BF and a testament to its commitment to supporting the growth of the private sector. The Chamber's efforts are expected to have a positive impact on the country's economy, and its initiatives are likely to be replicated in other sectors.
The CCI-BF's initiative has been welcomed by the beneficiaries, who see it as a major breakthrough for their businesses. The formalization of their businesses has opened up new opportunities for them, and they are now poised to contribute to the country's economic growth and development.
Key points
- The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Burkina Faso has formalized the businesses of 73 nurserymen and landscapers, providing them with necessary documents to access financing and develop their activities.
- The formalization process involved obtaining essential documents, including the Register of Commerce and the Unique Fiscal Identification Number (IFU).
- The CCI-BF's initiative aims to facilitate access to administrative documents and financing, as well as support the development of activities and job creation.
