Kaya: The Kouls© Regional Consultation Framework (CCR) held its second ordinary session on Thursday in Kaya, chaired by the regional governor, Colonel-Major Blaise Ou©draogo. The proceedings, which brought together statutory members and several invited organizations, focused on institutional communication during times of crisis, traditional justice, and the new National Development Plan.
According to Burkina Information Agency, Souba Diao opened the proceedings with a paper on the challenges, strategies, and best practices of institutional communication in times of crisis. For effective local communication, it was recommended to establish information monitoring units, create permanent consultation frameworks, strengthen partnerships with local radio stations, communicate in national languages, and train agents in public communication. "In times of war, the word of institutions is worth as much as weapons. Institutional communication is not an end in itself: it is a means to serve a higher objective," he stated.
Participants were informed about Law No. 003-2026/ALT concerning Faso Bu-kaor©, presented by Passekba Idrissa Ou©draogo, magistrate and head of the victim support and assistance service at the Directorate of Legal Affairs and Victim Assistance (DAJAV). He explained that the law "establishes the role of traditional dispute resolution bodies as actors of peace and social cohesion" and "ensures a balance between respect for customs and the protection of fundamental rights." The magistrate urged all stakeholders to "work together effectively to meet the challenges" related to its implementation.
The regional director of studies and planning for Kouls©, Moussa Sawadogo, presented the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030, known as "RELANCE". He described it as "a major strategic framework to promote inclusive, sustainable and coordinated development in Burkina Faso", with regional implementation realized through the Kouls© Regional Development Action Plan (PARD).
The session allowed development partners to present a summary of their activities in the region as of December 31, 2025, and their outlook for 2026. The various presentations led to discussions among the participants.
The governor emphasized the necessity of regular CCR meetings in the context of persistent security and humanitarian challenges, to promote coherence in interventions, strengthen complementarity between actors, and ensure optimal use of resources for community benefit. "It is together, in a spirit of shared responsibility and solidarity, that we will be able to meet the challenges of our region and build the foundations for sustainable, inclusive and resilient development," he concluded.