Entrepreneurs du Monde

Finance and IS Workshop

November 15 th – 18 th 2011

Welcome to !

CONTENTS

CONTACT ...... - 3 -

LOCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTER ...... - 3 - Les Lauriers – Centre d’accueil missionnaire...... - 3 - Other guest houses in the neighbourhood if needed ...... - 3 -

TRANSPORT ...... - 4 - Going further ...... - 4 -

SECURITY ADVICE ...... - 4 -

EMERGENCY NUMBERS...... - 4 -

HEALTH ADVICE...... - 5 -

WHAT TO DO ON SATURDAY ...... - 5 - Arts & souvenirs...... - 6 - Markets...... - 6 - Supermarkets...... - 6 - Restaurants and Chop Bars...... - 6 -

REPUBLIC OF BURKINA FASO ...... - 7 - Population...... - 7 - Language...... - 7 - Religion ...... - 8 - Economy ...... - 8 - Culture ...... - 8 -

LANGUAGE GLOSSARY...... - 11 -

CURRENCY ...... - 12 -

WHO IS WHO ?...... - 13 -

USEFUL MAP...... - 16 -

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CONTACT

- MARY Thibaut , EdM Training and Communication Manager: +226 71 91 88 53

- MOUREAUX Camille , EdM MIS Support and Development Executive: +226 71 16 38 83

- RAGINEL Laetitia , EdM Head of African Programmes and ID EC Treasurer: +226 70 55 65 11

- SOUBEAGA Modeste , EdM Programme Manager Burkina Faso: +226 71 07 57 63

- TEGUERA Boubakar , EdM BF Finance and IS Manager: +226 70 14 24 31

LOCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTER

Les Lauriers – Centre d’accueil missionnaire

Location : Avenue de la Cathédrale 01 BP 387 - OUAGADOUGOU Burkina Faso Tel: +226 50 30 64 90 Email: [email protected]

• Breakfast time: 6.30 a.m. to 7.45 a.m. It is served in the Lauriers’ canteen on the ground floor, courtyard side. • Others meals: Most meals are served at the Lauriers. Please take a look at the Workshop’s schedule for details of the times and places for meals. • Internet: Wireless Internet is available and free inall rooms (except the bedrooms) and in the garden. You do not need any key to get connected. • Laundry: There is a laundry service available at the Lauriers at an extra cost (ca. FCFA 2,000 if you want your clothes to be washed and ironed). • Be green! Residents are requested to switch-off lights, fans, or any other electronic equipment when not in use. • You can keep your room keys during the day. They have to be returned to reception on the last day when leaving.

Other guest houses in the neighbourhood if needed

Auberge Zem Batik Wïndga

Location : 01 BP 3733 OUAGADOUGOU 01 Secteur : 02 / Rue : 02-44 / Porte : 51 Tel: +226 50 31 56 24 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.zembatik.bf

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TRANSPORT

To and from the conference center

The Regional Workshop mostly takes place directly at the Lauriers where most people will stay.

If you stay at the Zem Batik Wïndga, please take a look at the map at the end of this mini guide. The Lauriers is a 10 minute walk from this guest house.

Please be on time for all meetings and meals!

Going further

You can take a cab to get around Ouagadougou. This mean of transport is the most convenient, although cabs generally follow well-defined lines.

A journey on the usual cab routes in Ouagadougou will cost FCFA 200 per person. The fare always costs a bit more if you drive at night or if you ask the driver to take a different route. The fare from the airport to the Lauriers is FCFA 2,000 per vehicle.

Do not forget to agree the price before you get into the car (by the way, cabs in Ouagadougou are painted green).

Finally, be aware that it is usual for a cab to pick several passengers to take them to different destinations, much like a shared-taxi.

SECURITY ADVICE

• Do not go out alone in Ouagadougou at night. • Do not take all your belongings with you. Take only what you need in a small bag (and avoid carrying large amounts of money). • Do not take pictures or video of people without their authorisation. • Do not take pictures of public buildings (airport, train station, government places). Police may think you’re a spy! • Do not forget to wear a helmet if you have to drive or to be driven on a motorbike.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Police : 17, Firemen : 18

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HEALTH ADVICE

- Medical Centre: Centre médical international (CMI) Rue Nazi Boni - OUAGADOUGOU Tel: +226 50 30 66 07 Mobile: +226 70 20 00 00 / +226 76 19 99 99

CMI opens: - From Monday to Friday: from 7.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. - Saturday morning: from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00. - Saturday afternoon, Sunday and holidays: only for emergencies

A medical assistance is provided after-hours by calling: +226 70 20 00 00 or +226 76 19 99 or 99.

- Chemist: Pharmacie de l’Hôpital Avenue du Capitaine Thomas Sankara, near Paspanga’s camp. Tel: +233 50 30 66 41

WHAT TO DO ON SATURDAY

We hope you will find something of interest, suggestions include:

Some landmark buildings

- La Maison du Peuple, along Nelson Mandela Avenue, with its strange domes and beautiful design of its facade. - The Moogho Naba Palace (traditional chief), close to the Stade Municipal (stadium). - Le Musée de la Musique, near Paspanga’s Camp, a Nubian vault building, also composed of various domes. - La Cathédrale de l’Immaculée Conception (near Les Lauriers)

Architecture fans can visit the urban cities of An II and An III, large housing compounds that contrast with the usual frame of the city and the district of “Ouaga 2000” south of the city, the new presidential district where villas built in a modern African style are sold at exorbitant prices.

Cinemas There are several cinemas in Ouagadougou that show national and international movies. For hours of sessions and programming, the only way is to go there or call to see the movie in the evening.

Ciné Neerwaya : Cité An III, +226 50 31 72 72 Ciné-Burkina : Near the Grande Mosquée, +226 50 30 70 32 Institut Français : +226 50 30 69 97

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Arts & souvenirs

- Village Artisanal de Ouagadougou (handcrafts centre), next to the SIAO Centre, a few kilometres south of downtown. Opened on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.

- La vitrine du Bronze (bronze sculptures centre), in front of the Town Hall and the Institut Français. Opened every day from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Markets

The Grand Marché . You have to see this atmosphere in the centre of the capital, even though it is smaller in size than Makola market, it remains very colourful. Do not forget to bargain!

Supermarkets

Grocery Store: Getting out of the Cathedral’s walls, joining the Cathedral Avenue and turning right at traffic lights. From there you will find several stores on your way.

Marina Market: It is a 15 minute walk from the Lauriers, in front of the Grande Mosquée.

Restaurants and Chop Bars

You can get local dishes in almost every street in little “Chop Bars” called ‘Maquis’. In addition, there are some larger but more expensive restaurants, next to the hotel:

• Maya Délices , near Entrepreneurs du Monde’s office (burkinabè’s dishes) • Restaurant La Forêt (African and European dishes, Tel.: +226 50 30 72 96)

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REPUBLIC OF BURKINA FASO

Population

16,24 million inhabitants. Nearly 2 million people live in the capital city, Ouagadougou.

63 ethnic groups: The Mossi, who live mainly in the Plateau Central, account for almost half of the population.

The other main ethnic groups in the country are the Fulani (8%) in the region of the Sahel, Gourmantché (7%) to the east of the country, Bobo (7%) in the South West, around Bobo-Dioulasso and Gourounsi (6%) in the south.

Language

The official language is French, but there are many other languages spoken in Burkina Faso. The most important are moore, spoken by the Mossi and dioula in the south west.

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Religion

The population of Burkina Faso is divided by faiths, between traditional animist religions (25%) and the two major monotheist religions: Christians (Catholic and Protestant) account for 20% and Muslims for 55%.

In Burkina Faso, religions coexist peacefully, as well as for ethnic groups, citizens respect each others faith. This is the particularity of this land known as the land of "honest men", which derives its richness and strength from its plurality and the respect that goes with it.

Economy

Burkina Faso is the first African cotton producing country, despite the ground’s aridity and lack of development during the colonial period.

Agriculture accounts for 32% of gross domestic product and occupies 80% of the workforce.

These are mainly livestock but also, especially in the South and South West, sorghum, millet, corn, groundnut, rice.

Climate

Burkina Faso has a tropical Sudano-Sahelian climate type with two very contrasting seasons: the rainy season with rainfall between 300 mm and 1200 mm and dry season during which the Harmattan, a hot dry wind, blows from the Sahara. The rainy season lasts about four months, between late May and September, its duration is shorter in the North.

Culture

The Festival panafricain du cinéma et de la télévision de Ouagadougou (FESPACO) , the largest festival of African cinema on the continent takes place every two years in Ouagadougou (in February, every odd year).

The SIAO, Salon International de l'Artisanat de Ouagadougou, also takes place every two years, mainly in even years (late October - early November). This is the largest trade fair for promoting African crafts.

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HISTORIC OVERVIEW

Between 15,000 and 500 BC - C. , the present territory of Burkina Faso seemed almost entirely populated , as evidenced by numerous discoveries of tools, pottery and evidence of the presence of crops such as sorghum and millet.

In the 11 th century , the Central Plateau of Burkina Faso was invaded by the Mossi , headed by Princess Yennenga. This led to the first Mossikingdom, headed by king Ouedraogo.

The decisive battle against other ethnic groups in the Central Plateau Kombentinga takes place in 1065 . The victorious Mossi, baptize Wogodogo this city, which later became after successive deformations known as Ouagadougou. It is the the center of an empire called the Moogho whose sovereign will be called Moogho-Naba .

For centuries, the Mossi Empire was consolidated with a powerful, strongly hierarchical central government . If the Mossi Empire was the largest country in the 19 th century , other kingdoms will be based from this period in the south-west and north.

But from this period, British and French expeditions , encouraged and funded by major geographical societies explore the country and bring us the first accounts of what it is like.

After the Berlin Conference (1884-1885) and competition between the English and French for the expansion of their colonial empire, began the conquest of the country . The French took possession of Ouagadougou in 1896 which opens the way for a systematic invasion of the country. Then a treaty is signed, where diplomacy and cunning allow the colonizer to cover large areas. It does not go without a series of political confrontations.

On 1st March 1919 is created the colony of Upper Volta , to be headed by a lieutenant- governor residing in Ouagadougou.

In 1932 , the economic situation is catastrophic and the country is on the eve of a general uprising. The colony of Upper Volta is considered not economically viable, the area is removed by decree and shared between Niger and Côte d'Ivoire.

It is only after the Second World War that the French Senate opens discussions and agrees to restore the Upper Volta in its territory in 1919.

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The Constitution of September 28, 1958 adopted by the first elected government won a great popular success, in favor of independence.

This gave birth to the First Republic , with Maurice Yameogo as President. On July 11 th , 1960 , in Paris the agreement that ends the colonial Upper Volta is signed.

The independence of Upper Volta is proclaimed on August 5 th , 1960 .

From this date , the young Republic has experienced virtually every regime : democracy, dictatorship, autocracy, etc.

On August 4 th , 1983 , a coup broke out. Captain Thomas Sankara on national radio announced the creation of the National Council of the Revolution (CNR). He later became President of the Republic. A year later, he changed the name of Upper Volta to Burkina Faso or "country of honest men." He also assigns the country a new flag and a new national anthem.

His government undertakes many reforms : changes in administrative structures of the country, new housing, schools, clinics and wells etc. True to his convictions, he nationalizes the land and the subsoil of the country and establishes the mandatory wearing of clothing made in the country.

These measures and the strong personality of Sankara quickly turn him into a kind of idol of a whole population which recognizes him as a player in the field, close to the people . But over time, he will be discreetly criticised by his own government. In 1987 the system runs out while Sankara's numerous speeches become increasingly authoritarian and extremist. On 15 th October the same year, he is assassinated in a shooting in strange circumstances.

Following the tragic assassination, the new head of state is Blaise Compaore , the NRC is disbanded and Compaore announces the movement called " correction ", in reference to the abuses and authoritarianism that president Sankara was charged with.

In 1991 he establishes the multi-partism . In 1992 , much of the state enterprises are privatized . In power since 1987, Compaore was finally elected for the first time in 1991 and reelected in 1998, 2005 and 2010.

He remains to this day the President of the Republic of Burkina Faso .

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LANGUAGE GLOSSARY

Even if this Regional Workshop takes place in a French-speaking country, it is the opportunity to improve your English or your French, and to talk to your colleagues about microfinance during the coffee break in their native language!

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS Balance Bilan Beneficiaries Bénéficiaires Borrower Emprunteur Business Entreprise Defaulter Mauvais payeur Fee Commission/Frais Funds Fonds Group methodology Méthodologie de groupe Information system Système Informatisé Interest rate Taux d’intérêt Interests Intérêts Loan Prêt Loan amount Montant du crédit Loan application Demande de prêt Loan cycle Cycle de prêt Loan disbursement Décaissement de crédit Portfolio at Risk Portefeuille à risque Ratio Ratio Reimbursement/Repayment Remboursement Risk management Gestion de risque Savings Epargne Software Logiciel Sustainability Pérennité Target group Groupe cible Training Formation Weekly payment Versement hebdomadaire

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Although it is the official language, many people don’t know much French or even don’t speak it at all. Maybe some of the mooré vocabulary below will help you get by in Ouagadougou.

Good morning: Yibeogo Good afternoon: Windiga Good evening: Zaabré How are you? : Kibare? I’m fine: Laafi bala Tahnk you: Barka See you tomorrow! : Wenda kod beogo See you later! : Bilfou How much is it? : Wana wana? Water: Koom No problem: Yel ka be The marketplace: Daga Home: Zaka Bread: Bouri Rice: Muui Come! : Waa ka! Small small : Bibilfou Yes: Yaaoto No: Ayo I do not speak mooré: Mam ka wuumd’ moore

CURRENCY

The local currency is the Franc CFA.

EUR GHS MGA USD 100 FCFA = 0,1524 = 0,3324 = 435,6503 = 0,2065

You can not change your currency at the airport. But you can do it in one of the several banks (Ecobank, Societe Generale de Banques auBurkina) in the town center; or near the Place des Cineastes (see the map below).

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WH IS WH ? ?

YARG A Ouhangla François ZONGO Mahomed Safiatou General Manager Administrator [email protected] [email protected]

AKOSSEHOUN Landry IS Manager [email protected]

DEDO Alain TCHEKOUNOU Jacques Finance and Admin Manager Operations Manager [email protected] [email protected]

ILBOUDO Alfred « credit on wheels » loan officer [email protected]

LOUGUE Mamadou YAMEOGO Thérèse Accountant Operations Manager [email protected] [email protected]

AGBETO Patrick Accountant [email protected]

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GUINIER Emilie Financial Controller [email protected] KERAUDREN Hélène Finance and IS Manager [email protected] LOSSIANE Claire Social Microfinance Manager [email protected]

MARY Thibaut West Africa Training and Communication Manager [email protected]

MOUREAUX Camille MIS support and Development Executive [email protected]

NOUIRA Fathi Accounting Manager and Financial Controller [email protected] PARENTY Ludovic Togo Coordinator [email protected]

RAGINEL Laetitia Head of Africa Programmes [email protected]

RENAUDIN Frank Director [email protected]

SOUBEAGA Modeste Programme Manager in Burkina Faso [email protected]

TEGUERA Boubakar Finance and IS Manager (BF) [email protected]

ZIZIEN Abdoul -Karim Accountant (BF) [email protected] SOME Anielle Speaker, trained in SPI [email protected]

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ANTWI Bright DUGBAZAH Stephen Finance and Accounting Manager General Manager [email protected] s_dugbazah @yahoo .com

SACKEY Benjamin SIDIQ Abu IS Manager Operations Manager [email protected] sidiqabu [email protected]

ROULAND Florent Head of Programs [email protected]

SANO Guy Martial Accountant

COMPAORE Jean -Pierre Financial Manager [email protected] GNOUMOU Lydie Operations manager Assistant [email protected] NOMBRE Isabelle IS Manager eraste04 @yahoo.fr

GASU Albert Accounatnt [email protected]

MILEV Christiane Director cmilev@villageexchangeinternat ional.org

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USEFUL MAP

Enjoy the Regional Workshop 2011 and your stay in Ouagadougou!

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