Ouagadougou: Swiss Cooperation presented certificates to its staff who completed financial literacy training provided by the National Agency for the Promotion of Inclusive Finance (ANPFI) in a ceremony held on Tuesday. The training sessions took place on May 20, June 9, and June 16, 2026, in Ouagadougou, and were celebrated by both organizations as an essential step towards enhancing financial inclusion in Burkina Faso.
According to Burkina Information Agency, ANPFI Director General Wango Fid¨le Yameogo highlighted the strength of the partnership between ANPFI and Swiss Cooperation, emphasizing their shared commitment to promoting inclusive finance. He noted that partnerships focusing on skill development, beyond project funding, are the most promising.
Mr. Yameogo expressed gratitude to the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) for trusting ANPFI with organizing the training, aimed at boosting the financial education capacities of its staff. Since the days of the Inclusive Finance Support Fund (FONAFI), Swiss Cooperation has supported ANPFI, mobilizing over 2.4 billion CFA francs for initiatives benefiting various community groups.
The Director General pointed out that this collaboration, founded on trust and mutual respect, is crucial in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. He urged the trained staff to disseminate their acquired knowledge to enhance Burkina Faso's financial culture.
Stephanie Burri, head of Swiss Cooperation in Ouagadougou, commended the participants for their dedication to enhancing their skills. She acknowledged the long-standing involvement of Swiss Cooperation in Burkina Faso's financial inclusion efforts since 2019 and expressed optimism for the continued partnership until 2029.
Burri emphasized the importance of financial inclusion as a development priority, particularly for small businesses and vulnerable populations. She praised the training's progress and reaffirmed the commitment to ongoing collaboration with ANPFI.
Alizeta Dipama, representing the beneficiaries, lauded the training as enriching and practical for personal finance management. She expressed appreciation for the initiative, which she found highly beneficial in avoiding financial errors and supporting others in resource management.