Settlement and Development in the River Blindness Control Zone. Case Study: Burkina Faso

摘要

The Onchocerciasis (river blindness) Control Programme (OCP) is one of the most successful health programs ever launched in Sub-Saharan Africa. The report describes the experience of Burkina Faso with new lands settlement and follow-up planning in its underpopulated river basins affected by onchocerciasis control. The study is of special interest because Burkina Faso is the only one of the 11 countries covered by control where the national government has shown a sustained interest in area specific planning for the underpopulated valleys. In addition, new lands settlement has been most extensive in Burkina Faso. This planning includes a number of experimental village land management, agropastoral and forestry projects. The analysis of this experience provides valuable insights for future planning in the entire 11 country control zone.