Koupla: The Center for Information, Training and Study on the Budget (CIFOEB) has equipped around twenty Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the commune of Koup©la on citizen participation in local development, monitoring, and advocacy of local public policies.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the CSOs of the commune of Koup©la strengthened their capacities over five days on monitoring and advocacy of local public policies. CIFOEB's head of studies, analyses, and action research, Dr. Aida Dao, indicated that the objective of the training is to contribute to increasing and improving the quality of CSO participation in local governance through an incubation program.

Dr. Dao emphasized their amazement at the commitment, participation, and attendance of the CSOs during the five days of training. She noted their interest in the themes developed and expressed high expectations from these stakeholders. She urged them to relay and reinvest the acquired knowledge for the benefit of the populations and the development of the commune.

Participant Alain D©sirZoungrana noted that they acquired skills to improve and consolidate civic engagement at the municipal level. He expressed satisfaction and commitment to using the skills acquired for the benefit of other stakeholders.