Boro Adama
Ouagadougou
Summary
Experienced leader in rural land management and agricultural production with a track record of leading national programs to improve food security and develop value chains.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director General
Directorate General of Land, Training and Rural Organization (DGFOMR)
Ouagadougou
08.2023 - Current
- Lead development and implementation of policies on land governance, rural training, and sector organization
- Coordinated national programs PSF-GAH and PAQPA to enhance rural development initiatives
- Managed partnerships with stakeholders to strengthen rural land security and institutional capacity
- Oversee major programs such as Pro-ARIDES
- Chaired national coordination platforms and high-level strategic meetings to align strategies and drive consensus
- Secured funding from government budget and World Bank for project initiatives
Director General of Agro-Pastoral Production
Ouagadougou
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Led national strategies for plant and animal production
- Developed and implemented strategies to strengthen modern livestock systems
- Advocated for agroecology and organic agriculture practices to enhance sustainability
- Collaborated on initiatives to establish and enforce agricultural quality standards
Regional Director – Agriculture & Hydro-Agricultural Development (Center-West)
Koudougou
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Coordinated implementation of regional agricultural strategies to enhance local farming practices
- Promoted development of value chains and irrigation agriculture to increase agricultural sustainability
- Ensured effective policy implementation and dissemination of innovations to support regional agricultural growth
Regional Director – Northern Region + PCESA Coordinator
Ouahigouya
02.2015 - 08.2020
- Coordinated Danish-funded PCESA program to improve community access to agricultural resources
- Led regional agricultural programs to enhance sustainable farming practices
- Educated farmers on agroecology practices to improve crop yields.
Director of Agricultural Production & Value Addition
Sourou Valley Development Authority
01.2011 - 02.2015
- Coordinated agricultural production systems to optimize resource utilization
- Facilitated innovative water resource management projects to enhance sustainability and crop yield
- Led strategic planning initiatives for community development projects and programs.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Coordinated partnerships with government agencies and local organizations for project support.
Head of Studies & Planning / PADAB2 Focal Point
Fada N’Gourma
11.2006 - 10.2009
- Developed and implemented planning and monitoring activities for projects.
- Managed and organized decentralized rural development initiatives across various locations.
Regional Coordinator – Village Irrigation Program (PPIV)
Ouahigouya / Dori
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Trained farmers on efficient irrigation techniques to enhance crop yield
- Conducted comprehensive water resource assessments to identify optimal irrigation solutions
- Facilitated micro-credit access for underserved communities
Education
PhD Candidate - Biosciences
Joseph KI-Zerbo University
Burkina Faso01-2026
Specialized Master’s - Hydraulics & Irrigation Systems
2iE Institute
Burkina Faso01-2010
Agricultural Engineering Degree - Rural Development
University of Bobo-Dioulasso
Burkina Faso01-2000
DEUG - Undergraduate Degree
University of Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso01-1997
Skills
- Food Security
- Rural Land Management
- Irrigated Agriculture
- Agro-pastoral Systems
- Fisheries Production Systems
- Agricultural Production
- Value chain development
- Sustainability Assessment
- Natural Resource Management
- Climate Change
- Water resource management
- Technical Support
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Evaluation techniques
- Design
- Planning
- Facilitation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Capacity Building
- Community Development
- Value Addition
- Cooperative Enterprise Development
- Supply Chain Management
- IT Skills
- Digital Tools
- Microsoft Office
- Internet
- Identification
- Microsoft Office
- Internet
- Digital Tools
Accomplishments
- Medal of Honor of Local Communities, 2013
- Knight of the Order of the Stallion, 2019
References
- Salifou OUEDRAOGO, Former Minister of Agriculture, +226 55653737
- François GUIRA, Former National Coordinator, PCESA, +226 70258673
Training
- Participatory research methods
- Integrated water resource management tools
- Budget analysis for civil society
- Agricultural economics (Germany, Spain, Portugal)
- Food security communication tools
- Organizational change management (Benin)
- Results-based management & M&E (Morocco)
- Strategic leadership & quality management
Disclaimer
I hereby certify that the above information accurately reflects my qualifications and experience.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/13/74
- Nationality: Burkinabè
- Marital Status: Married, father of four (4) children
- Place of Birth: Mali
Additional Skills
Excellent, Good, Intermediate, Good, Basic, Basic, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Internet and digital tools
Timeline
Director General
Directorate General of Land, Training and Rural Organization (DGFOMR)
08.2023 - Current
Director General of Agro-Pastoral Production
08.2022 - 04.2023
Regional Director – Agriculture & Hydro-Agricultural Development (Center-West)
03.2020 - 08.2022
Regional Director – Northern Region + PCESA Coordinator
02.2015 - 08.2020
Director of Agricultural Production & Value Addition
Sourou Valley Development Authority
01.2011 - 02.2015
Head of Studies & Planning / PADAB2 Focal Point
11.2006 - 10.2009
Regional Coordinator – Village Irrigation Program (PPIV)
01.2001 - 01.2005
PhD Candidate - Biosciences
Joseph KI-Zerbo University
Specialized Master’s - Hydraulics & Irrigation Systems
2iE Institute
Agricultural Engineering Degree - Rural Development
University of Bobo-Dioulasso
DEUG - Undergraduate Degree
University of Ouagadougou