Koudougou: The city of Koudougou hosted, from November 5 to 7, 2025, the second training session for the benefit of the Chairman of the Boards of Directors (PCA) and the Directors General (DG) of the State Public Establishments (EPE) of Burkina Faso for a more transparent and efficient management of public assets.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the event was organized by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, through the Directorate General of State Real Estate and Equipment (DGAIE). The focal point of the training was “Accounting for Assets and the Management of the State’s Non-Financial Assets,” aiming to solidify the adoption of strategic reforms for better governance of public resources.

Philippe Zan©, representing the Ministry of Economy and Finance, emphasized the importance of operationalizing asset accounting as a national priority, in alignment with Directive No. 03/2012/CM/UEMOA. This accounting system serves as a permanent inventory for identifying, recording, monitoring, and controlling the State’s movable and immovable assets in terms of both quantity and value.

In light of resource scarcity and increasing accountability demands, the project manager highlighted the strategic significance of this tool as a mechanism for good governance and cost rationalization. However, he noted the limited implementation of the reform in various state-owned enterprises (SOEs) due to resistance to change and lack of ownership. This underscores the necessity of the training, with the support and commitment of SOE Board Chairs and Directors General deemed essential for successful implementation.

The three-day workshop was divided into six thematic modules designed to enhance the managerial and technical skills of executives. The first day covered the conceptual and regulatory framework (Module I) and clarified the strategic roles and responsibilities of the Chairman of the Board and the CEO (Module II), particularly their relationship with accounting departments.

The second day’s focus was on the management and monitoring of public goods (Module III), which included codification, registration, inventories, materials reform, and fuel management. Module IV addressed managing the State’s vehicle fleet, detailing the regulatory framework, stakeholder roles, management methods, and penalties for offenses.

The final day studied the management of water, electricity, and telephone subscriptions (Module V), along with administrative buildings and leases (Module VI). These modules aimed to provide managers with tools to effectively integrate materials accounting into their operational processes.

Concluding the workshop, Djakaridja Barro, Director General of State Real Estate and Equipment, expressed satisfaction with the session’s conduct, lauding the strong participation and collaborative spirit. He emphasized that the participants’ commitment reflects their understanding of transparency and accountability issues.

This second session marks a significant advance in strengthening the capacities of public enterprises, reiterating Burkina Faso’s dedication to good public governance.