Building resilience in the Kaya-Dori axis in Burkina Faso
Location
Period
Apr 2023 - Dec 2025
Funding (USD)
3,000,000
Project Code
BF19
Theme
02 Climate Action
03 Climate-Smart Agriculture
Status
Completed
Implementing Partners
Resource Partners
Technical alliance for development assistance (ATAD)
Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
Project Summary
The Building Resilience in the Kaya–Dori Axis in Burkina Faso –project adopts an integrated, nexus-based approach to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities affected by climate and socio-economic pressures. Implemented through three complementary components, the project combines immediate humanitarian support with long-term development and governance interventions to promote sustainable and inclusive green growth.
The Humanitarian Component addresses urgent needs by improving access to water, food, and essential services for vulnerable populations. In doing so, it lays the foundation for recovery by stabilizing livelihoods and enhancing basic living conditions.
Building on this, the Development and Recovery Support Component focuses on strengthening community resilience through the restoration of livelihoods and economic revitalization. It promotes climate-resilient agriculture, supports income-generating activities, and fosters the development of sustainable local economies to enable long-term recovery and growth.
Complementing these efforts, the Green Governance and Conflict Sensitivity Component promotes inclusive and sustainable natural resource management while strengthening social cohesion. It supports participatory local governance, encourages dialogue and cooperation among communities, and integrates conflict-sensitive approaches to foster peaceful coexistence and shared resource management.
Through this integrated approach, the project contributes to enhancing resilience, improving livelihoods, and supporting sustainable development pathways in the Kaya–Dori axis.
Project Goal and Objectives
The project aims to improve the living conditions and livelihoods of vulnerable populations in the municipalities of Kaya and Dori through an integrated and resilient development approach. Specifically, it seeks to:
Provide humanitarian support to meet the urgent needs of displaced and host communities
Strengthen economic resilience by building capacities in agriculture, environment, pastoralism, and fisheries
Facilitate the creation and development of green micro-enterprises through financial and technical support
Support local authorities in integrating green growth into development planning
Promote social cohesion and peaceful coexistence between communities
Advance gender equality and social inclusion by empowering women and youth through targeted interventions
Context and Background
The central Sahel region, including Burkina Faso, is facing a complex set of challenges driven by climate variability, demographic pressures, and socio-economic vulnerabilities. These dynamics have contributed to increased population movements and growing pressure on already limited natural resources and basic services.
The Kaya–Dori axis, located between the Centre-Nord and Sahel regions, is a key strategic corridor linking Ouagadougou to neighboring countries. In recent years, the area has experienced significant population inflows, particularly toward urban centers such as Kaya, increasing demand for land, water, energy, and social services.
This rapid population growth—combined with existing environmental constraints—has intensified pressure on natural resources, including forests, water, and arable land. Unsustainable practices, such as reliance on firewood for energy and limited soil restoration techniques, have contributed to land degradation and reduced productivity, further affecting livelihoods.
At the same time, both host communities and newly arrived populations face constraints in accessing productive assets, technical skills, and financial resources. Agricultural lands are often underutilized or degraded due to limited capacity for sustainable land management and restoration.
These interconnected challenges underline the importance of integrated approaches that combine sustainable natural resource management, climate-resilient livelihoods, and inclusive local development. Strengthening resilience in the Kaya–Dori axis therefore requires coordinated interventions that enhance economic opportunities, promote environmental sustainability, and support social cohesion.
Project Fact Sheet (e-version)
Read or download the full Fact Sheet here: GGGI Burkina Faso Conflict sensitivity project factsheet_English