Independence day infrastructure and local development in the town of Ziniaré, Burkina Faso

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Résumé

Urban infrastructure plays a crucial role in the socio-economic development of regions, especially in Africa, where rapid urban growth is creating pressing demands for infrastructure. Against this backdrop, Burkina Faso has introduced the rotating celebration of 11 December to stimulate the development of secondary towns. In Ziniaré, this initiative has led to the construction of a variety of infrastructures. The aim of this article is to identify the contribution made by the infrastructure built as part of the 11 December project to local development in the municipality of Ziniaré. The results of this research, based on fieldwork (direct observation in the field, a survey and semi-directive interviews) and enriched by documentary research, show that most of the planned projects have been successfully completed, in line with the guidelines of the Schéma Directeur d'Aménagement et d'Urbanisme (SDAU). However, part of the population remains unsatisfied, expressing unmet needs such as sanitation, access to drinking water and electricity. Despite these shortcomings, the project's achievements have helped to improve Ziniaré's urban morphology, facilitating the flow of transport and boosting local economic development. So, although the achievements of 11 December have brought tangible benefits to Ziniaré, challenges remain in terms of meeting the population's basic needs.

Mots-clés

Infrastructures, développement local, 11 Décembre, Ziniaré, Burkina Faso