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After his master’s in sociology, Jean Bosco SAWADOGO, decided to venture into market gardening. A field in which he excels and becomes a role model for his community.
“Today, things are going well. Even if it wasn’t easy at first, like any other beginning. But with time, the first failures we had were lessons in getting tougher. The results are satisfying. I am on track to start pig farming. I have constructed my pigsty to combine crop and livestock farming,” says Jean Bosco, beneficiary of the iDEAL Burkina Project.
Green Thumb: At Karim’s place
Karim YABRÉ loves plants. He loves them so much that, despite the limited space in his home, he has managed to create a space entirely dedicated to his plants. His fragile state of health meant that he had to spend long periods in hospital. But now that his v
Burkina Faso: Sweets enthusiast
Aminata Kontiebo set up her own business, “Tasty Gourmandises”, after the company she worked for closed down. Her company offers a wide range of confectionery made mainly from local products, such as peanut caramel, toasted grated coconut, biscuits, “
Rural Life in Komsilga
Today’s excursion takes us to the rural commune of Komsilga. Comprising 36 villages, Komsilga is located around 25 kilometres south of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso. With its strong agricultural potential, this commune attracts a large number of gardeners,