More than 20 billion FCFA has been mobilized under Burkina Faso’s popular shareholding scheme as of September 30, 2025, according to the Agency for the Promotion of Community Entrepreneurship (APEC).
In a statement published on its Facebook page, the agency revealed that more than 300,000 subscribers have participated in the initiative, which is aimed at supporting national economic development through endogenous financing.
The funds raised are being directed toward projects in the mining, industrial and job creation sectors, including initiatives such as Bielméra Mining, SOBTO I and SOBTO II.
According to APEC, each subscription contributes to value creation, supports strategic national projects and expands citizen participation in the economy.
The popular shareholding mechanism was launched in June 2023 under the leadership of Ibrahim Traoré with the objective of mobilizing domestic savings to finance strategic sectors.
by APEC, the program enables citizens to acquire shares in local companies operating in areas such as agriculture, mining and textiles, as part of efforts to strengthen Burkina Faso’s economic sovereignty.
