Lessons learned on pathways to peace in the face of climate change and insecurity in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger
23/04/2026
The Liptako‑Gourma region – shared by Burkina Faso, Mali and the Niger – has long relied on complementary livelihood systems such as pastoral transhumance and agriculture. Over the past decades, however, competition over land, water and pasture has sharply intensified due to population growth, [...]
Compendium of FAO experiences and good practices in food crisis countries
25/06/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is committed to the localization agenda, in line with the World Humanitarian Summit and the Grand Bargain commitments, which aims to reform the humanitarian system for greater effectiveness and efficiency [...]
Promotion of income-generating activities in cotton-producing areas
01/04/2024
Despite measures taken both at the international and national level, child labour is a persistent reality in Burkina Faso. The factors behind the prevalence of child labour in the country are numerous and interconnected. They are linked to socioeconomic, cultural, [...]
Use of local radio to promote food and nutrition messages coupled with support to rural livelihoods
27/10/2021
The Central-North region of Burkina Faso (specifically Yirgou and Gasseliki villages) has experienced frequent attacks by non-state armed groups, besides the inter-community clashes in Barsalogho. These actions led to internal displacements of the population since the beginning of 2019. The [...]
02/09/2021
In Burkina Faso, the exacerbation of conflicts over natural resources and the rapid development of insecurity are sources of major concern for both the public authorities and the populations. The report features the main findings of the conflict analysis that [...]