BAD trains Burkina Faso project managers on environmental rules
The African Development Bank is holding a five-day workshop in Ouagadougou for project staff.
The African Development Bank (BAD) is training project managers in Burkina Faso on new environmental and social safeguard rules. An information and capacity-building workshop is taking place in Ouagadougou from November 9 to 13, 2026. The training aims to equip staff involved in project preparation, execution, and monitoring with skills to manage environmental and social risks.
Daniel Ndoye, the BAD's country representative, stated that environmental and social safeguards improve project quality and prevent conflicts. The BAD revised its Integrated Safeguards System, effective May 31, 2024, to better identify and manage project risks. Participants will learn about impact assessments, resettlement plans, and stakeholder engagement.
The BAD supports projects in Burkina Faso across agriculture, energy, transport, water, and social development sectors. These projects face challenges related to land acquisition, resettlement, worker safety, and gender-based violence. The training is organized by the BAD's Department of Environmental and Social Safeguards and Compliance.
Why it mattersProject managers in Burkina Faso are being trained to better manage environmental and social risks in projects financed by the African Development Bank.