The Kadiogo province in Burkina Faso is hosting its fifth Education Forum to discuss strategies for maintaining its high success rate in primary education. In 2026, the province achieved a success rate of 96.43% in the Certificat d'études primaires (CEP) exam. This rate has been steadily increasing over the years, with 90% in 2024 and 92% in 2025. The province aims to build on this momentum and continue to provide quality education.
Alexandre Yaméogo, the Director Provincial de l'Éducation, expressed satisfaction with the province's progress. He attributed the success to the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, and local authorities. Yaméogo emphasized that the province's consistent ranking among the top performers in the country is a testament to the effectiveness of its education strategies.
The Secretary General of the Kadiogo province, Boukary Savadogo, highlighted the government's commitment to improving education in Burkina Faso. He mentioned the development of national policies and strategies, such as the Plan stratégique de développement de l'éducation de base et de l'enseignement secondaire and the Plan sectoriel de l'éducation et de la formation 2017-2030. These initiatives aim to enhance access to and quality of education.
Savadogo also referenced the Pacte Nekré pour la refondation de l'école burkinabè, a recent initiative launched by President Ibrahim Traoré to reform the education system. He emphasized that the forum provides a platform for stakeholders to discuss challenges and propose solutions tailored to local realities.
The Education Forum brings together various stakeholders, including educators, administrators, and local authorities, to reflect on the province's education system. Participants will discuss strategies to address challenges and identify opportunities for improvement. The goal is to consolidate gains and maintain the province's high success rate in primary education.
Savadogo praised the province's 2026 success rate of 96.43% as "very satisfactory" and congratulated stakeholders on their achievements. He encouraged them to redouble their efforts to achieve even better results in 2027. The province's commitment to education is evident in its consistent ranking among the top performers in the country.
The Kadiogo province's focus on education is part of a broader national effort to improve the quality of education in Burkina Faso. The province's strategies and initiatives serve as a model for other regions to follow. By maintaining its high success rate, the Kadiogo province can continue to provide quality education and contribute to the country's development.
Key points
- The Kadiogo province aims to maintain its 96.43% success rate in primary education by 2027.
- The province has consistently ranked among the top performers in the country, with increasing success rates over the years.
- The Education Forum provides a platform for stakeholders to discuss challenges and propose solutions tailored to local realities.
