The CRD fights against dysfunctions in public administration...

In his effort to reform the Burkinabe public administration, President Ibrahim Traoré signed a decree on August 27, 2024, establishing the Commission for Regulating Dysfunctions (CRD). This new entity, directly linked to the president’s office, is tasked with correcting or addressing the deficiencies observed within public administrations.

The CRD specifically targets unethical or unprofessional behavior from hierarchical leaders, often at the root of dysfunctions in administrative management. Among the issues the CRD aims to tackle are unpunished professional misconduct, unimplemented disciplinary sanctions, and unaddressed complaints. Additionally, it will oversee the enforcement of recommendations and instructions that have gone unheeded, the correction of procedural violations, and the implementation of neglected judicial sentences.

This reform aims to enhance accountability and integrity within the public administration and ensure that Burkinabe citizens no longer suffer from these shortcomings. The message is clear: any abuse of power or laxity will be rigorously addressed.

On Friday, August 26, 2024, the president’s chief of staff, Captain Martha Céleste Anderson Dekomwin Medah, inaugurated the members of the CRD’s Orientation Council. This council is composed of competent and respected figures in their fields: Gna Tarcisius Millogo, human resources management advisor; Ragnang-newindé Isidore Tiemtoré, state controller; Salamatou Ouédraogo, legal expert; Roland Ouédraogo, magistrate; and Youlouka Luc Damiba, researcher specializing in anti-corruption.

By establishing the CRD, Captain Ibrahim Traoré reaffirms his commitment to instilling rigor and integrity in the administration. This mechanism will not only clean up administrative practices but also restore citizens’ trust in the state apparatus. This commission symbolizes progress toward more effective governance, focused on transparency and adherence to procedures.