Ouagadougou: The Regional Council of the Nando region recently held a provincial participatory diagnostic workshop aimed at formulating the Regional Development Plan (PRD) for local authorities. The event took place in the meeting room of the High Commission and saw the participation of provincial directors, presidents of special delegations from Ziro’s six municipalities, paramilitary authorities, heads of associations and NGOs, customary and religious authorities, and representatives of people with disabilities.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the workshop was chaired by Adams Davou, Secretary General of the High Commissioner of Ziro Province. He conveyed gratitude to the President of the regional special delegation and his team, encouraging participants to work alongside the Regional Council in achieving its objectives. Participants were divided into groups to discuss their localities’ realities and propose priority actions, which were later summarized in a plenary session.

Karim Pyma Bado, research and planning officer at the Nando Regional Council, highlighted the workshop’s significance. It provides a platform for the population to share their territories’ realities and propose projects they deem critical for economic and social development. This input will be crucial in drafting the Nando Regional Development Plan (PRD).

In the commune of Cassou, expectations focus on improving road infrastructure. Bibiane Kayalma, President of the Cassou Special Delegation, emphasized the need for better roads and accessibility, as the current situation hampers the locality’s development. Additionally, she pointed out the necessity of addressing the needs of internally displaced persons.

Other municipalities in Ziro province echoed similar challenges, ranging from infrastructure and education to agriculture and trade. The workshop is expected to provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by local authorities, ensuring these are addressed in the Regional Development Plan (PRD) for 2026-2030.