Harmonization of Indicators and Data Collection Mechanisms in Child Protection and Child Rights Promotion in Burkina Faso [French]

In Burkina Faso, the protection of children against all forms of abuse, exploitation, violence, and abuse, is a priority for the government and its partners. However despite efforts to support protection and promotion of children’s rights, challenges persist in part due to weak dialogue between actors and lack of coordinated action. As a result, a multitude of indicators, tools, methodology, and modes of data dissemination have not been harmonized. Thus, le Ministère de l’Action Sociale et de la Solidarité Nationale (MASSN) through le Secrétariat Permanent du Conseil National pour l’Enfance (SP/CNE) and others have commissioned this study on the harmonization of protection indicators and mechanisms of data collection in the promotion of children’s rights in Burkina Faso. The overall aim of this study is to strengthen the child protection system by strengthening the inter-ministerial mechanism for data collection, monitoring, and assessment of child protection standards in Burkina Faso.