By Patrik | Volunteer
Background
Burkina Faso is one of the poorest countries in Africa, ranks 182 out of 189 countries in the human development index. Additionally, it ranks below average compared to countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Action10 is now aiming to raise funds to provide lab equipment to the laboratories in Burkina Faso that currently experience a lack of resources. This will enable the laboratory to bring the research, on water quality among other things, forward and improve the standard of living.
Project update
We are deepening our laboratory management services to be able to provide more support in Burkina Faso. The purpose of the Laboratory Management coaching is to support scientific institutions to have access to functioning advanced scientific equipment. The strategy is unique and has proven successful. The programme addresses: Selection, Laboratory physical requirements, Transportation, Installation, Calibration, Training, Operation, Maintenance, Servicing, Use, and Decommissioning.
Additionally, Operational and Financial plans (O&F plans) are necessary and complementary procedures. The O&F plans offers the scientific institutions to reflect over how to prepare prior to procuring new equipment and how to manage the equipment after the procurement. The scientific institutions are themselves responsible for the development and implementation of the Operational and Financial plans (O&F plan). The plans should be annually reviewed and adjusted in relation to lessons learned.
We hope that these initiatives will enhance the impact on the scientific research in the area and therefore contribute to more knowledge and improve the standard of living for the people in Burkina Faso.
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