In a landmark effort to overhaul government efficiency, Prime Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo has received a comprehensive “national mapping” of administrative dysfunctions.
The report, presented by Ragnang-Néwindé Isidore Tiemtoré, Special Advisor to the President on Good Governance, identifies 1,281 shortcomings across the country between 2015 and 2024, with 421 classified as “critical” bottlenecks requiring immediate intervention.
The analysis, conducted by the Commission for the Regulation of Dysfunctions, categorized these failures into five primary areas: the inconsistent application of legal statutes, misconduct or negligence by public officials, failures in leadership and oversight, logistical and material shortages, and a widespread weakness in internal control mechanisms. Alongside this mapping, the Commission submitted its 2025 activity report and a detailed evaluation of how disciplinary boards are currently functioning.
Prime Minister Ouédraogo praised the unprecedented nature of this transparency exercise, noting that it marks a turning point in the country’s administrative history. To ensure these findings lead to tangible change, the government has mandated that every ministry develop a tailored action plan to address its specific shortcomings. The ultimate goal is to enforce stricter discipline, increase accountability, and ensure that public services are delivered effectively to the citizens of Burkina Faso.
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