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Burkina Faso research follows the agenda of development of the landlocked west African country. Research is conducted on a variety of spheres that include agriculture, hydrology and also encompasses the collection of relevant economic indicators.
Research activities in Burkina Faso is heavily dependent on more developed European countries. The former colonial power France is a major source of funds to research in Burkina Faso. The principal thrust area of Burkina Faso research is agriculture. Agricultural activities are a source of employment and livelihood to an overwhelming majority of the population. Hydrological research is done to supplement the agricultural research activities.
Another major area of research activities in Burkina Faso is the computation of vital economic indicators. Special emphasis is laid on Right to Property and effective Resource Management in areas where there are acute shortage of economically viable natural resources. Burkina Faso research currently suffers from a shortage of functionally skilled personnel. This is a direct fallout of the low intellectual capacity of the African country.
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