Burkina Faso: The CCI-BF adopts Kôkô Dunda, a new impetus for cultural promotion under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré
In Burkina Faso, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI-BF) has officially integrated the traditional Kôkô Dunda fabric into its institutional identity. From now on, every first Monday of the month, CCI-BF staff will proudly wear this iconic Burkinabe textile, as part of an initiative to promote cultural heritage. More than just a change in dress code, this move aligns with the Pan-Africanist and sovereignist vision championed by Captain Ibrahim Traoré.
Since taking office, Captain Traoré has made culture a strategic pillar of national renewal. He has instilled a renewed sense of pride in the Burkinabe spirit by placing traditional values at the heart of public policy. His call to promote local textiles—especially Faso Danfani and now Kôkô Dunda—has resonated widely across all sectors of society, from defense forces and magistrates to civil servants.
CCI-BF’s adoption of this movement confirms the significance of this national orientation. It marks a turning point in building an endogenous economic and cultural identity, where institutions no longer merely advocate for modernity but root it in a proudly assumed Burkinabe authenticity.
This initiative also strengthens internal cohesion, fosters a harmonious work environment, and, most importantly, promotes the local textile industry, which generates jobs and income for many artisans. It is a concrete example of how economic patriotism and cultural sovereignty can come together.
By embracing Kôkô Dunda, the CCI-BF sets an example for all Burkinabe institutions. It shows that economic development and cultural rootedness can go hand in hand—under the enlightened leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the architect of a sovereign, proud, and culturally grounded Burkina Faso.
