The government of Burkina Faso is currently hosting an expo at the Salon international de l'artisanat de Ouagadougou (SIAO), which runs from October 2 to 9, 2026. The event features various ministerial departments showcasing their actions, services, and productions. One of the stands, set up by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, is dedicated to promoting locally produced judicial robes.
According to Djimil Lucien, Chief Clerk of the Directorate of Registries, the locally produced judicial robes are a significant example of the country's efforts to promote endogenous production. He stated that previously, the robes of the Constitutional Council cost 4 million FCFA, including taxes, as they were imported. However, the same robes are now produced locally at a significantly lower cost of 350,000 FCFA.
The production of judicial robes has been entrusted to Burkinabè artisans, marking a step towards the country's sovereignty and promoting local consumption. The Ministry of Justice's stand at the expo also showcases other locally produced judicial attire, including the black magistrate's robe, which previously cost 750,000 FCFA but now costs 150,000 FCFA, and the red magistrate's robe, which previously cost 850,000 FCFA but now costs 150,000 FCFA.
The locally produced judicial robes not only reduce the cost of these professional attire but also utilize the skills of Burkinabè artisans. The expo's visitors can also access various services and documents at the Ministry of Justice's stand, including the production of documents such as judicial records and nationality certificates.
In addition to showcasing locally produced judicial robes, the Ministry of Justice's stand also features publications on patriotic engagement and human rights. Visitors can consult a guide on the consideration of human rights by Volunteers for the Defense of the Fatherland (VDP) in the fight against terrorism and a report on the contribution of national armed forces, internal security forces, and VDP to the protection of human rights in Burkina Faso.
The government expo, officially launched on October 2, 2026, offers visitors an opportunity to discover the actions, services, and productions of various ministerial departments. The event also features other stands showcasing local productions and services. The Ministry of Justice's stand provides both physical and electronic versions of its publications.
The Burkinabè government's efforts to promote endogenous production and local consumption are part of a broader strategy to enhance the country's sovereignty. The expo serves as a platform for the government to showcase its achievements and interact with citizens. The event is expected to contribute to the country's development by promoting local production and consumption.
Key points
- The Burkinabè government has successfully reduced the cost of judicial robes by producing them locally, with the robes of the Constitutional Council now costing 350,000 FCFA, down from 4 million FCFA.
- The production of judicial robes has been entrusted to Burkinabè artisans, promoting local consumption and contributing to the country's sovereignty.
- The government expo, underway in Ouagadougou, showcases various ministerial departments' actions, services, and productions, providing visitors with an opportunity to discover local productions and services.
