Burkina Faso: President Ibrahim Traoré’s industrialization policy, a vision for a strong, resilient economy
Since taking office, the President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has made industrialization a priority to strengthen the national economy and reduce dependency on imports. On Thursday, March 6, 2025, he will inaugurate the FASSI Detergent Industrial Complex (CIDF) in Pabré, an ambitious project that illustrates his commitment to supporting private initiative and promoting a strong local economy.
With a cost of over 4 billion CFA francs, the CIDF is led by a Burkinabe private investor and symbolizes a major step in the country’s industrialization policy. With a production capacity of 300 tons of detergent per day, this factory will produce liquid soaps, solid soaps, and powdered detergents, thus meeting local demand while reducing the massive imports of similar products. Located in the commune of Pabré, in the Centre region, this industrial complex will create 122 permanent jobs and nearly 1,600 seasonal jobs, contributing significantly to the fight against unemployment and to the socio-economic development of the region.
This inauguration is part of a series of industrial achievements supported by President Traoré. In fact, on February 20, 2025, he had already inaugurated the Double Star Mill, another industrial unit that strengthens local production and creates jobs. These initiatives reflect the Head of State’s commitment to transforming Burkina Faso into a competitive industrial hub in West Africa.
President Traoré’s industrialization policy is based on three main pillars: supporting private initiative, reducing imports, and creating jobs. By encouraging local investments and facilitating the emergence of industrial projects, he aims to build a strong, resilient national economy that is less dependent on the fluctuations of international markets.
The inauguration of the CIDF in Pabré marks a new milestone in this vision. It demonstrates that, under President Traoré’s leadership, Burkina Faso is on its way to inclusive and sustainable industrialization, capable of meeting the needs of its population while stimulating economic growth. This dynamic places the country on the path to self-sufficiency and prosperity, while strengthening its industrial and economic fabric.
