JEPPC 2026: accountability and "Made in Burkina" at the heart of the second phase
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JEPPC 2026: Prime Minister launches 2nd phase and opens government exhibition at SIAO (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo launched the 2nd phase of the 3rd edition of the JEPPC in Ouagadougou, under the theme "Produisons burkinabè, consommons burkinabè," running from 2 to 16 October 2026. He also opened the government exhibition at SIAO, which runs until 9 October.
JEPPC 2026: "Made in Burkina" and government action in the spotlight (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The second phase of the 3rd edition of the JEPPC was launched on 2 October 2026 in Ouagadougou, under the theme "Produce Burkinabè, consume Burkinabè". It includes a government exhibition at the SIAO and aims to promote local products.
JEPPC 2026: second phase scheduled for 2 to 16 October (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The second phase of the 3rd edition of the National Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation (JEPPC) will take place in Burkina Faso from 2 to 16 October 2026, under the theme "Produce Burkinabe, consume Burkinabe". It includes sanitation drives, blood donations, trade fairs, a…
JEPPC 2026: accountability and "Made in Burkina" at the heart of the second phase (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Ministers of Justice and Communication announced the second phase of the JEPPC, running from 2 to 16 October 2026, under the theme "Produisons burkinabè, consommons burkinabè". A government exhibition at the SIAO, from 2 to 9 October, will let citizens exchange with members of the government.
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