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. The ceremony marked the beginning of a nationwide event that will run until October 16, 2026. The second phase is themed "Produisons burkinabè, consommons burkinabè" or "Let's produce Burkinabè, let's consume Burkinabè". This phase aims to promote local production, transformation, and consumption.
The event also saw the opening of a government exhibition at the Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO). The exhibition, which will run from October 2 to 9, 2026, showcases the main achievements of various ministerial departments, reforms implemented, and innovations. The exhibition aims to provide a platform for citizens to engage directly with government officials through panel discussions. This initiative is part of the JEPPC's efforts to strengthen citizen participation, accountability, and dialogue around public action.
During the launch ceremony, the Prime Minister delivered a message from President Ibrahim Traoré, who called on Burkinabè citizens to make every purchase an act of sovereignty. The President emphasized the importance of reinforcing local production, transformation, and consumption as key levers to reduce the country's economic dependence. He also highlighted the need to combat fraud, smuggling, false declarations, and the "silent boycott" of local products.
The President's message also touched on the need to make the African market "a market for Africans". To achieve this, several activities are planned during the second phase, including conferences on civism, national flag-raising ceremonies, and the promotion of traditional attire. These events aim to foster a sense of patriotism and citizenship among Burkinabè citizens.
The second phase of JEPPC 2026 will take place across the country and in Burkinabè diplomatic missions. The event is expected to engage citizens in discussions around public policy and promote local products. By doing so, the government aims to encourage citizens to take ownership of the country's development and make informed decisions about the products they consume.
The government exhibition at SIAO is one of the highlights of the second phase. It provides a platform for various ministerial departments to showcase their achievements and engage with citizens. The exhibition also features panels and discussions, allowing citizens to interact directly with government officials and provide feedback on public policy.
Through JEPPC 2026, the Burkinabè government aims to strengthen citizen participation, accountability, and dialogue around public action. The event is also expected to promote local production, transformation, and consumption, which are critical to reducing the country's economic dependence. By engaging citizens in the development process, the government hopes to build a more sustainable and equitable economy.
Key points
- The second phase of JEPPC 2026 aims to promote local production, transformation, and consumption.
- The event features a government exhibition at SIAO, showcasing achievements of ministerial departments.
- The President of Burkina Faso called on citizens to make every purchase an act of sovereignty.
