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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Poyry awarded urban development design contract in Burkina Faso
Reported by Jouko Vaskimo in Helsinki
Poyry PLC has been awarded an urban development design contract by the Millennium Challenge Account, Burkina Faso (MCA Burkina Faso). The Pöyry assignment comprises the design for implementation of 17 communal buildings in towns throughout the country as well as improvements to market infrastructure for nine market sites in southwestern and northwestern Burkina Faso. The value of the contract is approximately 3.0 million € and includes options for an additional 30 communal building sites as well as construction supervision works for all construction sites. Pöyry is working with MCA Burkina Faso who has signed a contract with the Millennium Challenge Corporation. For further information please navigate to www.mcaburkina.bf .
Pöyry anticipates the completion of the study and design phase by September 2011. The design services will begin with socio-economic planning studies for the market sites. Feasibility studies will be carried out as well as environmental impact assessments and resettlement action plans following relevant national legislation and international guidelines for all sites. The final infrastructure design will assure that the needs of beneficiary communities are fully taken into account.
Mr Sven Bolomey, the Pöyry Infra AG project manager underlines this as a major project challenge: "Our major challenge will be assuring that our infrastructure solutions are adapted to the needs of local stakeholders and accepted by local populations. A particularly sensitive issue is the rehabilitation of local markets, which are a key economic and social platform in local towns and villages. Our infrastructure solutions must take into account specific cultural and social aspects as well as ensure the durability of constructions and economic sustainability. Our project team, which is composed of international and national experts, will work closely with the MCA Burkina Faso as well as with local municipalities, communities and stakeholders to ensure that our design is adapted and feasible."
According to Mr Bolomey, Pöyry has many years of project experience in Burkina Faso as well as throughout the West African region: "With immense infrastructure needs, the African continent as a whole has a great potential for business development. Pöyry Infra AG is looking to increase its presence in Africa by focusing on countries which are carrying out economic and structural reforms which facilitate investment in infrastructure projects. Transportation and Urban infrastructure are high on the continents list of priorities. Through Pöyry's network of offices and experience, we are well placed to meet the continents increasing needs and support our Clients throughout the project life cycle."
Burkina
Faso is a non-coastal nation in West Africa. It is surrounded by six
countries: Mali in the north, Niger in the east, Benin in the
southeast, Togo and Ghana in the south, and Côte d'Ivoire in the
southwest. Such a geographical position increases the need for
transportation infrastructure. (graphics courtesy www.wikipedia.org )
The area of Burkina Faso is 274,000 km², and the estimated population over 15.7 million. Previously known as the Republic of Upper Volta, it was renamed on August 4th 1984 by the then President Thomas Sankara to mean the land of upright people in Moré and Dioula, the main native languages of the country. The inhabitants of Burkina Faso are known as Burkinabè.
The
capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou. Having gained independence from
France in 1960, the country went through several governmental changes
until arriving at its current form, a semi-presidential republic. The
president is Blaise Compaoré. The country occupies the sixth to last
place on the Human Development Index.
Despite being one of the poorest countries in the world with an estimated GDP of 1200 USD/capita in 2008, Burkina Faso is rated one of the leading economic reformers by the World Bank Doing Business 2010 publication. Burkina Faso is a regional hub for multilateral and bilateral funding agencies and is seeing an increase in private sector investment, particularly in the mining sector. With 90 % of the labor force active in the agricultural sector, access to markets and agricultural development are key aspects to economic development. For further information please navigate to www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burkina_Faso.
Pöyry
is a global consulting and engineering company dedicated to balanced
sustainability. Pöyry offers integrated management consulting, total
solutions for complex projects as well as efficient, best-in-class
design and supervision. Pöyry in-depth expertise extends to the fields
of energy, industry, urban & mobility and water & environment.
Pöyry has 7000 experts operating in over 50 countries. For further
information please navigate to www.poyry.com.
Poyry PLC has been awarded an urban development design contract by the Millennium Challenge Account, Burkina Faso (MCA Burkina Faso). The Pöyry assignment comprises the design for implementation of 17 communal buildings in towns throughout the country as well as improvements to market infrastructure for nine market sites in southwestern and northwestern Burkina Faso. The value of the contract is approximately 3.0 million € and includes options for an additional 30 communal building sites as well as construction supervision works for all construction sites. Pöyry is working with MCA Burkina Faso who has signed a contract with the Millennium Challenge Corporation. For further information please navigate to www.mcaburkina.bf .
Pöyry anticipates the completion of the study and design phase by September 2011. The design services will begin with socio-economic planning studies for the market sites. Feasibility studies will be carried out as well as environmental impact assessments and resettlement action plans following relevant national legislation and international guidelines for all sites. The final infrastructure design will assure that the needs of beneficiary communities are fully taken into account.
Mr Sven Bolomey, the Pöyry Infra AG project manager underlines this as a major project challenge: "Our major challenge will be assuring that our infrastructure solutions are adapted to the needs of local stakeholders and accepted by local populations. A particularly sensitive issue is the rehabilitation of local markets, which are a key economic and social platform in local towns and villages. Our infrastructure solutions must take into account specific cultural and social aspects as well as ensure the durability of constructions and economic sustainability. Our project team, which is composed of international and national experts, will work closely with the MCA Burkina Faso as well as with local municipalities, communities and stakeholders to ensure that our design is adapted and feasible."
According to Mr Bolomey, Pöyry has many years of project experience in Burkina Faso as well as throughout the West African region: "With immense infrastructure needs, the African continent as a whole has a great potential for business development. Pöyry Infra AG is looking to increase its presence in Africa by focusing on countries which are carrying out economic and structural reforms which facilitate investment in infrastructure projects. Transportation and Urban infrastructure are high on the continents list of priorities. Through Pöyry's network of offices and experience, we are well placed to meet the continents increasing needs and support our Clients throughout the project life cycle."
The area of Burkina Faso is 274,000 km², and the estimated population over 15.7 million. Previously known as the Republic of Upper Volta, it was renamed on August 4th 1984 by the then President Thomas Sankara to mean the land of upright people in Moré and Dioula, the main native languages of the country. The inhabitants of Burkina Faso are known as Burkinabè.
Despite being one of the poorest countries in the world with an estimated GDP of 1200 USD/capita in 2008, Burkina Faso is rated one of the leading economic reformers by the World Bank Doing Business 2010 publication. Burkina Faso is a regional hub for multilateral and bilateral funding agencies and is seeing an increase in private sector investment, particularly in the mining sector. With 90 % of the labor force active in the agricultural sector, access to markets and agricultural development are key aspects to economic development. For further information please navigate to www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burkina_Faso.