Diaspora and global impact
My life abroad. This section highlights Burkinabè living abroad and strengthens their economic and cultural ties with the country.
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- Portraits and success storiesInspiring journeys, appointments and careers of outstanding Burkinabè around the world.
- Investing at homeGuides for expatriate investors, dedicated financial vehicles, public-private partnerships and administrative support.Coming soon
- Initiatives and solidarityCommunity projects, co-development, donations, humanitarian action and support for national resilience.
- Community lifeDiaspora calendar, associations, cultural and diplomatic events abroad.
- Returning home (brain gain)Testimonials, job offers, opportunities and advice for resettling.
Latest diaspora news
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From Tontines to Agribusiness: How the Burkinabé Diaspora Is Reinventing Local Investment
Burkina Faso: The Intersectoral Working Group on the Diaspora Reviews the Implementation of the 2025–2029 National Strategy
New York: The Burkinabé Diaspora Mobilizes for the Second Phase of the JNEPPC
Being Burkinabè abroad
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National diaspora management strategy
National Strategy 2024-2029
16 million Burkinabè worldwide
The Burkinabe diaspora contributes 350 billion CFA francs per year to the national economy, or 3% of GDP. The government has launched the National Strategy for Diaspora Management (SNGD) to facilitate your return and value your expertise.
350 BnCFA francs transferred/year
3%Contribution to GDP
Priority areas of the SNGD
- Return facilitationHCBE one-stop shop, simplified procedures, tax benefits for 3 years.
- Productive investmentsDiaspora Bond, SME financing, public-private partnerships in key sectors.
- Skills transferExpert missions, teaching, training young Burkinabe professionals.
- Family supportChildren's schooling, health coverage, social and professional integration.
Communities around the world
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Dr. Lassina ZerboPhysicien nucléaire & Homme d’État
Dr. Boukary SawadogoProfesseur universitaire & Cinéaste
Simon TiemtoréBanquier & Investisseur panafricain
Prof. Salmata OuédraogoDoyenne universitaire & Ingénieure
Gaston KaboréRéalisateur & Formateur cinématographique
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Dani KouyatéRéalisateur & Enseignant universitaire
Cleophas Adrien DiomaPrésident Italia Africa Business Week
SAGOL P (Salif Pengrenwende Savadogo)Manager artistique & Promoteur culturel
Alex ZongoChercheur en Intelligence Artificielle
Dr. Wendkuuni Moïse ConvolboExpert Cloud & Intelligence Artificielle
Sabine Bakyono KanzieAmbassadrice & Diplomate ONU
Kadré Désiré OuédraogoEx-Président Commission CEDEAO
Jean-Eric YannaIngénieur & Leader associatif
Ben Marc DiendéréEnvoyé spécial du Canada pour l’Afrique
Rosine Sori-CoulibalyDiplomate ONU & Ex-Ministre des Affaires étrangères
Completed projects
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Citizen companies popular shareholding (APEC)
Citizen investment
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Participate in the capital of strategic public and private companies in Burkina Faso. APEC allows every Burkinabe to become a shareholder and contribute to the country's economic development.
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