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Addressing Housing Shortages
In a bold move to combat housing shortages and improve living conditions, Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has launched the construction of 1,000 social housing units. This initiative, which began on July 12, 2024, is located 40 kilometers from Ouagadougou and is primarily aimed at providing shelter for internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the country’s ongoing security challenges.
The project highlights President Traoré’s commitment to ensuring that every Burkinabè has access to adequate housing by 2030.
Strategic Distribution of Housing Units
To maximize impact, the housing units are strategically distributed across multiple regions:
- Centre-North Region – 800 units across four sites.
- Ouahigouya (North Region) – 100 units.
- Nagréongo (Plateau-Central Region) – 50 units.
- Bobo-Dioulasso (Hauts-Bassins Region) – 50 units.
Project Cost and Funding Strategy
The total cost of the project is estimated at approximately 5.23 million CFA francs (around $8,500).
Unlike previous government-funded projects, President Traoré has assured citizens that the funding for these housing developments will not involve salary deductions. Instead, his administration is optimizing government expenditures to reallocate resources toward essential infrastructure and social programs.
Government Spending Reforms to Support Social Development
On November 4, 2024, President Traoré directed his ministers to review departmental spending, with the goal of redirecting savings into crucial sectors such as:
- Housing
- Potable water
- Food security
This strategic approach underscores Traoré’s vision for a self-sufficient and socially responsible government, ensuring that national resources directly benefit Burkina Faso’s most vulnerable populations.
