Koudougou:Nando Media and communication professionals in the Nando region participated in a capacity-building workshop held in Koudougou on Thursday. The workshop focused on the RECOVERY Plan, aiming to enhance the visibility of government actions locally.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the training was organized by the Regional Directorate of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, in collaboration with the Regional Directorate of Economy and Planning of Nando. The objective is to help media professionals grasp the national development framework's guidelines and facilitate its dissemination among the public.
During the opening session, Baba Barro, the regional director of Communication, highlighted the media's crucial role in fostering public understanding and support of government policies. Barro emphasized that public policies need the backing and comprehension of the populace to succeed and urged participants to actively engage in the workshop to better comprehend the strategic directions of the RECOVERY Plan.
Comrade Barro stressed the importance of media professionals as a vital link between policymakers and the public, encouraging them to make economic and technical concepts accessible to the general public. Djidjouma Sanou, the regional director of Economy and Planning of Nando, who conducted the training, introduced the RELANCE Plan as the national reference for economic and social development over the next five years.
Sanou explained that the document aims to fully reclaim national territory, strengthen social cohesion, and improve human capital. It also includes plans to develop infrastructure in health, education, and drinking water sectors, along with enhancing technical and vocational training.
On the economic front, the RECOVERY Plan seeks to foster key infrastructure development to transform the national economy and enhance its integration into global trade. Sanou encouraged journalists to ensure responsible communication about the actions planned and carried out by the State, its branches, and its development partners.