# Economic development initiatives in Burkina Faso and DRC > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/economic-development-initiatives-in-burkina-faso-and-drc > Updated: 2026-09-16T18:12:24.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Regional development efforts in Burkina Faso and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have focused on economic mobilization and entrepreneurship training. In Burkina Faso, initiatives began with promoting popular shareholding in the Tapoa region through the AC-APEC cooperative society to finance community projects. Subsequent planning by the ROPI initiative in Toécé identified priorities for 2027, including entrepreneurship training for youth and supporting local works in the Nazinon region. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, efforts transitioned from investment promotion seminars for students in Tshuapa—aimed at simplifying administrative procedures and encouraging small business creation—to specialized workshops in Butembo. These workshops focused on training eco-entrepreneurs in green business management and the circular economy to improve urban sanitation and facilitate access to bank financing. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-16: Regional development initiatives focus on youth training and eco-entrepreneurship Youth and eco-entrepreneurs in Burkina Faso and Butembo are engaging in new training initiatives focused on entrepreneurship, resource mobilization, and sustainable waste management. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-development-initiatives-focus-on-youth-training-and-eco-entrepreneurship ### 2026-09-14: Regional economic development initiatives launched in Tapoa and Tshuapa Economic development initiatives in Burkina Faso and the DRC focus on promoting community shareholding in Tapoa and improving the investment climate for youth entrepreneurs in Tshuapa. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-economic-development-initiatives-launched-in-tapoa-and-tshuapa --- Cite as: Economic development initiatives in Burkina Faso and DRC. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/economic-development-initiatives-in-burkina-faso-and-drc