Burkina Faso - Economic Transformation and Job Creation Support Project (PATECE)

The Economic Transformation and Job Creation Support Project (PATECE) is designed to consolidate private sector support institutions and promote the structural transformation of the economy. It is in line with Burkina Faso's development strategy and objectives. The link established between the strengthening of professional capacities, while fostering the emergence of a skill reservoir and the strengthening of private sector support institutions, will help to spur growth driven by the private sector. By basing its strategic guidance on promising sectors and striving to involve women, the operation will also contribute to the structural transformation of the economy. This project will also contribute to strengthening the professional capacities of youth and women, and enable them to access qualified positions or to be self employed as a means of improving their living standard and that of their families. The PATECE has three components: (i) consolidation of private sector development institutions; (ii) promotion of the structural transformation of the economy; and (iii) support for efficient project management.