five burkinabè digital innovations win social awards
Faso-Parking, Jinkassan, MU-POL, Alerte Contravention, and EduBF were recognized for improving daily life.
Five Burkinabè digital innovations were awarded for their social and economic utility during the second edition of Le Faso Digital, held from October 17 to 24, 2026. The winning projects, including Faso-Parking for parking management and Jinkassan for inclusive financial innovation, address everyday concerns for Burkinabè citizens.
Faso-Parking, developed by NAWA START-UP SARL, aims to digitize parking operations in Ouagadougou using mobile money payments and QR codes to improve transaction ease and revenue tracking. The solution has already seen pilot deployments, registering 566 users and 490 transactions at Université Aube Nouvelle.
The Le Faso Digital event, themed 'Inclusion, sovereignty, innovation: towards a digital Burkina for all,' showcased local digital talents and encouraged the adoption of their solutions by citizens, businesses, and institutions.
Why it mattersThese digital innovations aim to solve daily problems for Burkinabè citizens in areas like parking, finance, health access, road safety, and education.