Dedougou: The High Commissioner of the Mouhoun Province, Bassouleymane Ouattara, chaired the second ordinary session of the Provincial Consultation Framework (CCP) for 2026 on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Dedougou. He commended the quality of the discussions and the commitment of stakeholders to local development and social cohesion.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the meeting of the Provincial Consultation Framework (CCP) mobilized administrative authorities, decentralized technical services, the Defense and Security Forces (FDS), civil society organizations, as well as technical and financial partners operating in the province of Mouhoun. The High Commissioner of the Mouhoun province, Bassouleymane Ouattara, emphasized that the CCP is a participatory mechanism for dialogue, consultation, and coordination between the administration, local authorities, partners, and populations concerning governance and local development issues.
He appreciated the strong mobilization of participants despite a context marked by numerous challenges. Ouattara highlighted the need for resilience and vigilance to meet the ongoing challenges of sustainable development. He also acknowledged the efforts of various stakeholders in implementing activity programs during the first quarter of 2026 and expressed gratitude to partners supporting local initiatives, notably the Songui Manegre/Aid for Endogenous Development Association (ASMADE) for its financial support in organizing the meeting.
Bassouleymane Ouattara urged all stakeholders to maintain the momentum of collaboration and patriotic commitment to effectively address the humanitarian, health, and socio-educational challenges that the province continues to face. The session's work focused on several major communications, including a report on the provincial top official's tour in the seven communes of Mouhoun, the humanitarian situation, and the management system for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), as well as challenges in executing development actions.
Particular attention was given to the malaria combat strategy for the dry season, presented by the health services. Dr. Nathalie Kadeoua, the Chief Medical Officer of the Dedougou health district, noted that this approach aims to consolidate gains from 2025 through community interventions, drug and vaccine prevention, vector control, and awareness-raising actions for the population. Data presented during the session showed a significant decrease in malaria cases in the Dedougou health district between 2024 and 2025, with a reduction of nearly 25% in overall cases and nearly 28% in children under five years old.
Participants were also introduced to the Notre-Dame de la Visitation training center in Dedougou, which serves as a tool for supporting and strengthening the skills of young girls in local socio-economic development. Aminata Coulibaly, representing the NGO AAMADE, expressed gratitude to the provincial authorities for involving technical and financial partners in this collaborative process. She praised the framework for providing a platform for fruitful exchanges, allowing intervention structures to better direct their actions according to the real priorities of the province.
The themes addressed and contributions recorded during this second ordinary session of the provincial consultation framework of Mouhoun establish it as a crucial instrument for strategic guidance and coordination of development actions benefiting the population.