Author: E-CONSULTING
SONDE Hamadoun granted retirement benefits
On Monday, September 22, 2025, the General Management of the Burkina Faso Federation of People’s Credit Unions (Fédération des Caisses Populaires du Burkina) organized a moving ceremony in honor of Mr. Hamadoun SONDE, who retired after nearly 35 years of dedicated service, during which he held the position of Organizational Transformation Officer, Business Unit.
Many colleagues from the Federation, as well as members of his family, attended the event, privileged witnesses to these emotionally charged moments.
Retirement, while marking a change in professional status, is above all an important and symbolic milestone in a person’s life. Far from being an end, it offers an opportunity to celebrate Mr. SONDE’s career, acknowledge his commitment, and honor the professional legacy he leaves behind.
We extend to him our warmest wishes for peace and happiness in this new chapter of his life, which he can now enjoy surrounded by his loved ones.
P. Aminata SEDOGO/YERBANGA
Burkina Faso Credit Union Network – 50 years in service of sustainable and inclusive development
Le Réseau des caisses populaires du Burkina (RCPB) a vu le jour en 1972. A travers ses projets et programmes et avec l’appui de ses partenaires, le RCPB a su gagner en notoriété et contribuer à l’épanouissement de ses membres. Au fil des années, cette institution de finance
décentralisée a réussi à s’implanter dans les 45 provinces du Burkina Faso.
A l’occasion de son cinquantième anniversaire, nous avons élaboré un document synthétique sur la vie de RCPB. Il permet de faire une halte pour faire le point après 50 ans de parcours au service du développement à la base.
Nous vous proposons de découvrir ou de redécouvrir les grandes étapes de la création, du fonctionnement de l’évolution et des acquis engrangés par le Réseau des Caisses Populaires du Burkina Faso.
Sous le format d’un magazine, ce document est donc destiné à promouvoir les efforts de plus d’un millier d’hommes et de femmes qui, de par leurs efforts ont réussi à impacter positivement le secteur de la finance décentralisée au Burkina Faso, mais aussi dans la sous-région. Cet ouvrage présente le Réseau des caisses populaires du Burkina au public en mettant l’accent sur les principaux faits marquants. Pour les acteurs ayant travaillé au RCPB et ceux qui y travaillent encore, le livre présente leurs sacrifices consentis au quotidien pour l’atteinte des objectifs assignés.
Pour les partenaires, ils y trouveront l’expression, la reconnaissance d’une entité, qui a su bénéficier de leur accompagnement pour son épanouissement et pour être un modèle aujourd’hui dans son secteur.
Nous vous en souhaitons une bonne lecture. (Magazine 50 ans RCPB)
Azaratou Sondo / Nignan,
Directrice générale de la FCPB
Photo gallery of the Federation of People’s Credit Unions of Burkina Faso
Tribute to JDD for 12 years of service to agricultural financing and human development
On the occasion of Jean de Dieu SANON’s retirement, the Federation of People’s Credit Unions of Burkina Faso (FCPB) pays tribute to a man whose commitment, competence, and humanity have left a lasting mark on agricultural financing within the RCPB.
Joining the RCPB in 2013 as part of the Microleasing pilot program, Jean de Dieu SANON, also known as JDD, an agricultural engineer trained in Ukraine, was a key player in this innovation designed to meet the agricultural equipment needs of rural producers. As an Agricultural Technical Advisor based in Bobo-Dioulasso, he contributed rigorously to the project’s implementation, the training of Credit Union staff, the development of technical tools, and the strengthening of partnerships.
Following the discontinuation of the Microleasing program, JDD demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability. Assigned to the Center, he successfully supported several regional offices, notably Kaya, Léo, and Pô, contributing to improved agricultural financing and leading the TRIAS partnership, now replicated in other technical departments.
Beyond his recognized professional expertise, JDD will be remembered as a humble, approachable, and generous man who shared his knowledge. His attentiveness, his commitment to human values, and his dedication to knowledge transfer inspired many colleagues.
During the ceremony held on December 30, 2025, testimonials praised the impact of his work in the field. Speaking at the ceremony, JDD expressed his gratitude to the umbrella organization, his colleagues, and partners, while encouraging the next generation to take a greater interest in green finance.
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of a BAORE award, a symbol of the institution’s appreciation.
Wishing you a peaceful retirement, JDD. May this new stage be as fruitful as the furrows you have plowed at RCPB.
RCPB Workers’ Children’s Day
The Executive Board of the Workers’ Mutual Fund of the Burkina Faso People’s Credit Union Network organized ceremonies in the regions in December 2025 and January 2026 to celebrate the Children’s Day of the members of the Burkina Faso People’s Credit Union Network. Many children and parents shared moments of interaction, conviviality, and togetherness.
The 2025 edition was notable for the presence of senior officials from the RCPB entities, who spent time with our children, including the Director General herself at the Ouagadougou event held on December 28, 2025, at Bibi Parc.
See you in 2026!
Pêgd-Wêndé Aminata SEDOGO/YERBANGA
The RCPB assists CARFO in awarding school scholarships to the orphans of pensioners
The Burkina Faso People’s Credit Union Network (RCPB), true to its social mission and its slogan “United for a better life!”, continues to work for the economic and social development of Burkina Faso. As such, the RCPB regularly supports the education of underprivileged children.
For the 2024-2025 school year, the RCPB reaffirmed this commitment by awarding fifty (50) scholarships, totaling five (5) million CFA francs, on Friday, September 27, 2024. These scholarships are intended for the orphans of pensioners of the Autonomous Pension Fund for Civil Servants (CARFO) as well as those of the Defense and Security Forces.
Photo gallery of the Federation of People’s Credit Unions of Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso Credit Union Network – 50 years in service of sustainable and inclusive development
The Burkina Faso Credit Union Network (RCPB) was established in 1972. Through its projects and programs, and with the support of its partners, the RCPB has gained recognition and contributed to the well-being of its members. Over the years, this decentralized financial institution has successfully established itself in all 45 provinces of Burkina Faso.
To mark its fiftieth anniversary, we have prepared a summary document on the history of the RCPB. It provides an opportunity to reflect on 50 years of service to grassroots development.
We invite you to discover or rediscover the key milestones in the creation, operation, evolution, and achievements of the Burkina Faso Credit Union Network.
Presented in a magazine format, this document aims to promote the efforts of over a thousand men and women who, through their dedication, have positively impacted the decentralized finance sector in Burkina Faso and the sub-region. This publication introduces the Burkina Faso Credit Union Network (RCPB) to the public, highlighting its key achievements. For those who have worked at the RCPB and those still working there, the book showcases their daily sacrifices made to achieve its assigned objectives.
For partners, it offers recognition of an organization that has benefited from their support, enabling it to flourish and become a model in its sector.
We hope you enjoy reading it. (RCPB 50th Anniversary Magazine)
Azaratou Sondo / Nignan,
Director General of the FCPB