Burkina Faso’s cement crisis: unmasking the truth behind escalating prices
In Burkina Faso, the cost of a tonne of cement has soared to prohibitive levels, severely impacting the construction sector and stifling the national economy. Authorities have attributed this sharp price increase to the surge in community projects under the « Faso Mêbo » initiative. However, this official narrative, suggesting that the country's extensive construction efforts are solely responsible for the cement crisis, appears deeply incongruous. While Faso Mêbo, a presidential program for communal works, is presented as a driver of development, its actual economic efficacy remains contentious. Furthermore, using it as a primary justification for current shortages reveals significant shortcomings in state planning and foresight.Faso Mêbo: A political instrument with questionable economic...
