The Yam Pukri Association
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Organization and Operation

The Specifics of Yam Pukri

References and Distinctions

 

 

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The Initiative
The Organization
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Organization and Operation

Yam Pukri functions under the statute of an association that is directed by a president and managed by a coordinator in charge of administration and finances.  There are twelve salaried positions as well as a number of contract positions that support special projects. If occasional collaborators and active members are included in the count, Yam Pukri’s team consists of thirty (and up to fifty) employees.

The staff finds merit in their work through the possibility of progression and each person is responsible for a specific project.

There are six departments:

  • administration and accounting
  • training and course development
  • IT support and maintenance
  • multi media production (videos, recording studio, desk top publishing)
  • youth relations
  • statistical studies and evaluations


  • One person can work under a number of different sections.

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    The Specifics of Yam Pukri

    Yam Pukri possesses the following…

    A three story building that is comprised of:
    • A conference room
    • A computer lab with 30 networked computers
    • A cybercafé
    • An ICT museum
    • A space for web development and video production
    • A presidential suite with secretarial reception
    • An office for the coordinator/administrator with secretarial reception
    • Covered passageways and a staff room
    • A recording studio
    • A tuckshop
    • Two rooms for workshops and training sessions
    • Internal and external washrooms
    • A space for coffee breaks

    Various means of transportation that include:
    • Two cars
    • A mini bus
    • A utility vehicle
    Audio video materials such as:
    • Five basic cameras
    • Two high quality, professional cameras
    • Video camera
    • Six digital cameras
    • A variety of other equipment

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    References and Distinctions

    In the past few years, Yam Pukri has received many national and international distinctions for effective work, recognition from the Burkina Faso government for its involvement in NTIC for development and participated in many international conferences, summits and symposiums.

     

     

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    Contacts + 226 50 38 82 74, Cell,+ 226 70 25 04 49// 00226 70 23 37 86
    09 BP 1170, Ouagadougou 09, Burkina Faso
    WEST AFRICA