The Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, officially launched the second phase of the 3rd edition of the National Days of Patriotic Engagement and Citizenship Participation (JEPPC) on October 2, 2026, in Ouagadougou. This phase is themed "Produisons burkinabè, consommons burkinabè" (Let's produce Burkinabè, let's consume Burkinabè). The initiative aims to promote local production, transformation, and consumption, with the goal of reducing the country's dependence on external factors.
The second phase of JEPPC 2026 will run from October 2 to 16, 2026, across the country and in Burkinabè diplomatic missions. It is built around the slogan "Tous pour le made in Burkina: Faisons de chaque achat un acte de souveraineté" (All for made in Burkina: Let's make every purchase an act of sovereignty). The President of Faso, in a message delivered by the Prime Minister, emphasized the importance of consolidating the three links of production, transformation, and consumption to achieve this goal.
The President called on Burkinabè citizens to strengthen their patriotic engagement by promoting national production, transforming local raw materials, and consuming products made in Burkina Faso. He also urged citizens to take individual and collective responsibility, opposing fraud, smuggling, and false declarations, while avoiding the "silent boycott" of local products. Furthermore, he stressed the need to make the African market a market for Africans.
As part of the JEPPC launch, the government exhibition opened its doors at the Pavillon du Soleil Levant of the Ouagadougou International Crafts Fair (SIAO) on October 2, 2026. The exhibition, which will run until October 9, 2026, aims to promote accountability and dialogue between citizens and the government on public action. Various ministerial departments will present their main achievements, reforms, and innovations.
The government exhibition is an initiative to bring public action closer to citizens, enabling them to better understand the policies and programs implemented as part of the Popular Progressive Revolution (RPP). Panels are also scheduled during the exhibition, allowing citizens to engage directly with government members, ask questions, and share their concerns.
Several activities are planned for the second phase of JEPPC, including conferences on civics, national flag-raising ceremonies, and traditional attire. The initiative aims to promote a sense of national pride and citizenship among Burkinabè citizens. According to the source, Mousso News, the exhibition and related activities are expected to strengthen the bond between citizens and the government.
The second phase of JEPPC 2026 and the government exhibition at SIAO reflect the Burkinabè government's efforts to promote local production, consumption, and patriotism. By engaging citizens in the process, the government aims to build a stronger, more self-sufficient economy and foster a sense of national unity.
Key points
- The second phase of JEPPC 2026 focuses on promoting local production and consumption.
- The government exhibition at SIAO aims to promote accountability and dialogue between citizens and the government.
- The initiative encourages Burkinabè citizens to take responsibility for promoting national production and consumption.
