Sustainable management of organic waste: from training to action, an example from Burkina faso

Last December, COLEAD organised a training session in Bobo Dioulasso (Burkina Faso) focused on the sustainable management and valorisation of organic waste, as part of the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme.

The session aimed to enable participating partners to design and implement waste management plans tailored to their activities, while promoting environmentally friendly practices. Participants came from companies with diverse profiles (production, processing, quality, and agricultural advisory services).

Combining theoretical input, group work, and a field visit to a composting site, the training provided practical skills to identify, analyse, and valorise organic waste, particularly through composting.

Following the training, participants are now better equipped to structure waste management within their companies, contributing to reduced environmental impacts and the adoption of more sustainable practices.

Participant feedback highlights the relevance and quality of the training, particularly praising the clarity of the content, the value of exchanges, and the expertise of the trainers.

As a follow-up to this initiative, post-training support will be deployed to assist with the practical implementation of acquired knowledge, strengthen capacities, and promote the sustainable adoption of good practices.

This activity is supported by the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme, implemented by COLEAD within the Framework of Development Cooperation between the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the European Union. This publication receives financial support from the European Union and the OACPS. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of COLEAD and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union or the OACPS.