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Country	Pillar	Factor	Framework title	Project cycle	Enforcement practice	Approval body	Approval requirements	Approval timeline	Approval cost	Key provisions	Watch developments
Burkina Faso	Environmental	Deforestation	Code Forestier View source Forest clearing permits required, reforestation requirements	Site Design through Construction	Forest department oversight with management fund system	Forest Department	N/A	NPA - timeline varies by forest sensitivity and area	Forest Management Fund: Variable taxes 250-600 FCFA (FCFA 250-600 = $0.42-1.00) per unit depending on forest management project	Forest management fund applied to every forest management project with variable taxes	Forest management fund system operational since 1995
Burkina Faso	Environmental	Wildlife	Code Forestier - Protection de la Faune View source Wildlife impact assessment required, protected area considerations	Pre-feasibility through Construction	Limited capacity but improving with international support	Wildlife Protection Services	N/A	Within ESIA timeline	Integrated within ESIA - specialist studies may require additional consultant fees	Biodiversity conservation measures, species protection	Wildlife conservation strategy being strengthened
Burkina Faso	Social	Slavery	Code Pénal - Dispositions contre la Traite View source Zero tolerance for forced labour and trafficking, comprehensive worker protection	All phases with continuous oversight	Good enforcement with international cooperation and monitoring	Law enforcement agencies	N/A	Ongoing monitoring throughout project	No fees - government funded enforcement	Complete prohibition of forced labour, trafficking prevention protocols	Strengthening measures with regional cooperation
Burkina Faso	Environmental	Solid waste & operational pollution	Code de l'Environnement Articles sur la Gestion des Déchets Solides View source Site waste management plans, regular monitoring, pollution prevention measures	Construction through Operations	Better enforcement in urban areas	Local municipal authorities with MEEEA oversight	N/A	NPA - 30-45 days typical for municipal approval	NPA - municipal fees vary by location, not standardized	Regular environmental monitoring, waste disposal protocols	National waste management strategy under development
Burkina Faso	Social	Child labour	Code du Travail - Protection de l'Enfant View source Child protection measures, minimum age requirements, hazardous work restrictions	All project phases with continuous oversight	Child protection enforcement improving with international support	Child Protection Services	N/A	Immediate compliance required - ongoing monitoring	No fees - government funded monitoring	Zero tolerance policy, strict age verification, protective measures	Child protection framework being strengthened
Burkina Faso	Social	Occupational health & safety	Code du Travail - Santé et Sécurité au Travail View source Comprehensive workplace safety protocols, PPE requirements, training mandatory	All phases with emphasis during construction	Moderate enforcement, improving with training programs	Occupational Health & Safety Inspectorate	N/A	NPA - pre-operation approval timeline varies	NPA - inspection and compliance costs vary by project size	H&S protocols, regular safety training, accident prevention measures	H&S law updates and capacity building ongoing
Burkina Faso	Social	Agent safety and security (Rationale: this may fall under occupational H&S but given the sunking incidents, we thought it would be good to make it more explicit.)	Code du Travail et Réglementation de Sécurité View source Comprehensive worker safety protocols, site security measures, risk assessment requirements	Operations with heightened attention to security in affected regions	Variable coordination between agencies, enforcement affected by security situation	Multiple agencies coordination required	N/A	NPA - pre-deployment security clearance timeline varies	NPA - security assessment and implementation costs vary by location and security situation	Comprehensive security protocols, worker protection, incident response capabilities	Security framework adaptations ongoing due to regional security challenges
Burkina Faso	Social	Others..	Diverses Politiques Sociales - Protection Sociale et Non-Discrimination View source Social protection alignment, gender equality mainstreaming, anti-discrimination compliance	All project phases with continuous monitoring	Improving significantly for donor-funded projects	Coordination between multiple ministries required	N/A	NPA - policy alignment verification timeline varies	NPA - social compliance verification costs vary by specific policies	Social inclusion requirements, protection of vulnerable groups including IDPs, gender equality	Social protection frameworks being strengthened with international support
Burkina Faso	Environmental	ESIA	Décret fixant les modalités de réalisation des études d'impact environnemental et social View source Category A: Full EIES; Category B: NIES; Category C: Environmental and Social Prescriptions; energy projects typically Category B or C	All project phases from feasibility to decommissioning	ANEVE oversight with environmental certificate requirement	ANEVE	N/A	NPA - process steps defined but specific timelines not published	NPA - ANEVE fees not published in accessible official sources	Comprehensive assessment with mandatory public participation	Well-established framework with clear categorization
Burkina Faso	Environmental	End of life management	Environmental Code waste management provisions View source Waste management plan for solar panels, batteries in Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)	Construction through Decommissioning	MEEEA oversight through environmental monitoring	ANEVE	N/A	Integrated within ESIA timeline	Integrated within ESIA fees - no separate waste management charge	Environmental management plan including waste prevention, reduction, reuse, recycling requirements	Waste management standards being developed
Burkina Faso	Social	Employment & labour relations	Loi 28-2008/AN du 13 mai 2008 portant Code du travail View source Employment contracts mandatory, local hiring preferences, worker protection standards	Construction through Operations	Labour inspection system exists but limited capacity	Labour Inspection	N/A	NPA - registration timeline not specified	NPA - contract registration fees plus social security contributions not specified	Minimum wage FCFA 45,000 per month for non-farm workers, FCFA 1,918 per day for farm workers effective January 1, 2024[wageindicator]	Labour law framework established
Burkina Faso	Environmental	Emission regulations	Loi n° 006-2013/AN du 2 avril 2013 portant Code de l'Environnement View source ESIA mandatory for energy projects with significant environmental impacts, emission monitoring required	All project phases from feasibility to operations	ANEVE oversight with environmental certificate requirement	Agence Nationale des Évaluations Environnementales (ANEVE)	N/A	NPA - specific timelines not published in accessible documents	NPA - ESIA fees not disclosed in official ANEVE sources	Category A: Full EIES required; Category B: NIES required; Category C: Environmental and Social Prescriptions (PES) required	ESIA framework established with clear categorization system
Burkina Faso	Environmental	Land use changes	Loi portant Réorganisation Agraire et Foncière (RAF) View source Land permit required, zoning compliance, community consultation for projects	Feasibility through Design	Mixed enforcement, challenges in rural areas	Local government, traditional authorities	N/A	NPA - varies by location and project complexity	NPA - property-based fees vary by region plus administrative fees	Land tenure security measures, customary law recognition	Land governance reforms ongoing
Burkina Faso	Social	Community land use	Loi portant Réorganisation Agraire et Foncière (RAF), Loi relative à la sécurisation foncière en milieu rural View source Mandatory community consultation, formal consent protocols, grievance mechanisms, customary law recognition	Feasibility through Preparation	Mixed enforcement, stronger with international project involvement	Local government, traditional authorities coordinated approach	N/A	NPA - community negotiation timeline varies significantly	NPA - community compensation based on land value plus administrative process fees	Land tenure security measures, participatory management framework, customary rights recognition	Land tenure and rural security law implementation ongoing
Burkina Faso	Environmental	Environmental disaster management/business continuity plan (Rationale: minigrids are prone to physical climate risks such as extreme heat and given its fundamental infrastructure status in society, some countries may have policies on disaster management in response to unexpected events such as natural disasters. For example, it may require the infrastructure to be able to operate/perform at a given level of risk or incident frequency.)	Plan National d'Adaptation aux changements climatiques (PNA) View source Climate risk assessment and adaptation measures for critical infrastructure	Design through Operations	Limited enforcement except for major infrastructure	Civil Protection Services	N/A	Within ESIA process timeline	Integrated within ESIA - no separate disaster planning fee	Climate adaptation measures, disaster preparedness requirements	National climate adaptation strategy being implemented
Burkina Faso	Environmental	Others..	Politiques transversales environnementales et climatiques View source Climate risk analysis, gender mainstreaming in environmental projects, sustainable development compliance	All project phases	Growing enforcement in donor-funded projects	Multiple coordinated departments	N/A	Within ESIA subcomponent timeline	NPA - climate/gender assessments vary by requirements	Climate resilience requirements, gender equality for international projects	Environmental and social frameworks being strengthened
Burkina Faso	Social	Community consent	Procédures de Consultation Publique dans les EIES View source Mandatory community consultation, public participation, documented consent processes, grievance mechanisms	ESIA process with mandatory community engagement	Moderate enforcement - certificate requires adequate public consultation	Environmental Assessment Department	N/A	NPA - consultation periods specified but timelines not detailed	Public consultation costs covered by proponent as part of ESIA process	Mandatory public participation, meaningful consultation, consensus building requirements	Public participation procedures being strengthened in ESIA framework
Burkina Faso	Social	Customer relations & consumer protection	Réglementation du secteur de l'électricité View source Service quality standards, complaint handling mechanisms, tariff regulation	Operations with continuous regulatory oversight	Developing regulatory capacity	Regulatory authority	N/A	NPA - authorization process timeline varies	NPA - authorization fees for service providers not published	Consumer protection protocols, quality standards, dispute resolution mechanisms	Electricity sector regulatory framework under development
Burkina Faso	Environmental	Material sourcing (Rationale: much of the emissions for minigrids come from the supply chain such as material sourcing and transportation so it would be good to include them for assessment.)	WAEMU/ECOWAS Common External Tariff (CET) View source Standard import requirements for equipment and materials	Procurement through Construction	Standard customs enforcement	Customs Authority	N/A	Standard customs processing times	ECOWAS CET: 0%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 35% tariff bands + 0.5% AES community levy (2025)	ECOWAS CET has five tariff bands - duty-free, 5%, 10%, 20% and 35%; Solar panels and wind turbines: zero tariffs to promote renewable energy	New 0.5% AES (Alliance of Sahel States) import levy introduced March 2025

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