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Context and Opportunities

Burkina Faso faces significant security and climate challenges that increase energy poverty and the isolation of rural communities. In this context, decentralized and resilient solutions like those offered by RMS Impact are essential to maintain basic services, support displaced populations, and strengthen local stability.

Potential Intervention Zones

The Centre-Nord, Sahel, and Est regions are priority areas where access to services is critical. The integrated approach (Water, Energy, Internet) would create resilience hubs for health centers, schools, and local economic activities.

Burkina Faso at a glance

  • Population: ~23.2 million (2023 est.)
  • Area: 274,200 km²
  • GDP per capita: ~ $900 USD (2023 est.)
RMS Impact Potential
  • Potential number of sites: 15-20 sites
  • Project Status: Contextual analysis.

Access Rates & Estimated Impact

⚡ Energy

~20%

National electricity access rate (Source: World Bank, 2021).

RMS Impact's Contribution: Creating stable energy islands.
💧 Drinking Water

~57%

National access rate to drinking water (Source: UNICEF, 2022).

RMS Impact's Contribution: Securing water access with solar pumps.
📡 Internet

~24%

Internet penetration rate (Source: DataReportal, 2023).

RMS Impact's Contribution: Connecting public services and communities.

Potential Economic Activities for Beneficiaries

  • Direct activities: Management of phone charging points, sale of Wi-Fi top-up cards, first-level maintenance of solar and water installations.
  • Indirect activities: Development of small businesses requiring refrigeration, sewing or welding workshops, secretarial services, online training centers, telemedicine consultations, and e-commerce for local artisans.