Bobo-dioulasso: The National Culture Week (SNC) was the subject of in-depth academic analysis on Wednesday during the defense of undergraduate theses in human resource management at Aube Nouvelle University in Bobo-Dioulasso. Two students, Djeneba Kante and Oceane Diasso, presented their final projects, focusing respectively on human resource management in a context of security and health challenges, and on the effects of sedentary work within the SNC.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the theses were based on a three-month internship during the National Culture Week and drew on field observations and professional realities related to the organization of major cultural events in a context marked by increasing security concerns. In her thesis entitled 'Human Resource Management in a Context of Security and Health Challenges During Major Cultural Events: The Case of the National Culture Week (SNC),' Djeneba Kante highlighted the organizational complexity of the SNC. She emphasized that the success of this event, a showcase of national cultural identity, largely depends on rigorous and efficient human resource management.

Kante explained that this management requires close coordination between SNC permanent staff, temporary personnel, volunteers, defense and security forces, and technical and financial partners. She stressed the need for meticulous planning, a clear division of roles, and a capacity for continuous adaptation to security and health challenges.

Oceane Diasso, on the other hand, focused her work on the effects of sedentary work on the quality of life of SNC human resources. Her study reveals that sedentary work exposes employees to various health risks that can impact their well-being and performance. To improve quality of life at work, she proposed the implementation of active breaks, improved ergonomics of workstations, and raising employee awareness of the benefits of regular physical activity.

The jury commended the relevance of the topics addressed and the scientific rigor of the work presented, awarding Djeneba Kante a score of 17/20 and Oceane Diasso an 18/20. This work reflects the growing interest of academic research in the management of major cultural events and the organizational challenges they face.