The Swiss cheese train to Chateau d’Oex


Le Train du Fromage – The Cheese Train.The journey lets you experience slow winding climbs through gorgeous snowy alpine slopes dotted with chalets and farms.
Large panoramic windows give front-row views of the storybook winter alpine scenery, snowy white or lush green as the weather gods decree.
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The Swiss behind the world’s ‘most beautiful’ bookshop


The world-famous El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookshop in Argentina’s capital owes its existence to an entrepreneurial family with Swiss roots. 

 The Swiss-Argentine Grüneisen family changed the course of this architectural masterpiece in 2000

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#Switzerland #Swiss #Geneva #Bookshop #MoussaKoanda


El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookshop

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Tourisme Au Burkina Faso, Afrique De L’ouest (Moussa Koanda)

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BURKINA FASO: Solar powered traffic lights in the making


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Mélanger science et tradition chez les bergers migrate

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Un projet de recherche est en cours pour promouvoir le partage des connaissances entre
scientifiques et éleveurs. Aujourd'hui, les climatologues et les systèmes d'alerte précoce
au Sahel ont tendance à fournir aux communautés locales des informations qui répondent
principalement aux besoins des agriculteurs.


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Two cultural sites in Burkina Faso added to UNESCO's World Heritage list.


Two cultural sites in Burkina Faso added to UNESCO's World Heritage list.

 Ancient Ferrous Metallurgy Sites of Burkina Faso (Burkina Faso)

 Douroula, which dates back to the 8th century BCE, is the oldest evidence of the development of iron production found in Burkina Faso.

 https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2002
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Tourism in Burkina Faso, West Africa


Tourism in Burkina Faso, West Africa

The landlocked country of Burkina Faso is one of the West African country known for its natural beauty. Though the list of “must visit” destinations may be considerably shorter than many other countries in Africa but the people here will welcome visitors with warmth and charm and endeavor to make their stay a memorable one. The tourism sector in Burkina Faso has been booming for decades, with the government initiative towards the development of hotel and transport infrastructure.

  The main attraction here is without a doubt the natural landscapes which range from the rugged outcrops of the Sindou Peaks to the abundant wildlife that can be found at Lake Tengrela or the four of Burkina Faso’s national parks. Ouagadougou, more commonly known by the abbreviated name Ouaga, is the capital city of Burkina Faso and also the home of the country’s administration and economic centers.

The city of Bobo-Dioulasso, which fortunately also has an abbreviated name; Bobo, is the second largest city in Burkina Faso. Despite its size, the city gives an exclusive feel which makes it a favourite resting spot for travellers with all budgets. The city is worth exploring in the daytime but the main attraction here is the nightlife. The live music and restaurants in the city are some of the best in Burkina Faso.

Tourism in West Africa in General
West Africa is truly a good place to start, and it's a place where tourism is on the upswing for a variety of reasons and you can find endless adventures in this truly unique part of the world. 

 In 2017, direct travel and tourism employment in Africa rose to 9.3 million (an 11.2% increase from 2016), with 2.5 million jobs in North Africa and 6.8 million jobs in sub-Saharan Africa.
(Source: https://www.afdb.org/en/documents/africa-tourism-monitor-2018 )

The World Tourism Organisation predicts that the number of arrivals in Africa will more than double to 134m by 2030, but if West African nations are to grab their share, policymakers and industry representatives need to turn their plans into reality through concerted reforms. This can be achieved by enabling increased private investment in the sector which is crucial to improve the infrastructure and marketing destinations to an international audience. Governments must also boost marketing spend and introduce visa reforms to encourage tourists.

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Two scientist-farmers share African Food Prize





Dr. Emma Naluyima of Uganda, a smallholder farmer and veterinarian, and Baba Dioum of Senegal, also a farmer and leader in agricultural policy and entrepreneurship have been named the winners of the 2019 African Food Prize, awarded this week at the African Green Revolution Forum in Ghana.


 https://africatimes.com/2019/09/05/two-scientist-farmers-share-2019-african-food-prize/
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Wildlife & Nature Video

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Burkinabe farmer Yacouba Sawadogo- Winner of Alternative Nobel Prize


Burkinabe farmer Yacouba Sawadogo, well known for his work in the fight against the advancing desert.

https://www.afrik21.africa/burkina-faso-a-80-ans-yacouba-sawadogo-recoit-le-prix-nobel-alternatif-a-stockholm/
Yacouba Sawadogo
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Burkina Faso - Potential Market in West Africa





Business practices in West Africa

 The business practices in West Africa are strongly influenced by indigenous values and trends. With Africa’s cultural diversity of people, places and values it is important to understand these ethical principles and practices in West Africa to build framework of business. In a steadily evolving Africa, the demand for sustainability in business is becoming more resonant.

The Changing Face of West Africa - Burkina Faso 

 The world’s attention has turned towards Africa due to the recent economic reforms in African countries. Positive moves from African governments played a good role in promoting Africa as a viable business partner and it is evident in Burkina Faso as well. Goods manufactured in far eastern countries of China, Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan are now being introduced in the African market. Other countries in Africa are realising the benefits of doing business with them and are emerging as one of the major markets in Africa. 

 Burkina Faso – The Market of Tomorrow 

 Business relations between Africa and the rest of the world is dating back to several centuries. With a population of nearly 1.3 billion, Africa is a continent with enormous physical resources. It’s considerable cultural diversity, if understood, helps in establishing good and successful business. To manage these cultural differences, one must understand the need for individual networks, references, respect for hierarchy, titles and age play in African business community. 

 The World Economic Forum (WEF) has listed in its comprehensive Africa Competitiveness Report, the list of Africa's top performers in their order of ranking. Burkina Faso ranks 15th in this list and it is truly an emerging market of tomorrow. 

 As more and more opportunities present themselves, Burkina Faso is sure to emerge as one of the most profitable places to do business with – those who do not take notice of this tremendous potential in the coming years surely risk getting left behind in the race. 

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Beats of the Wild - Moussa Koanda West Africa Burkina Faso

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Action is needed to save West Africa’s critically endangered chimpanzees


In 2016, the International Union for Conservation of Nature listed the western African subspecies of chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes verus) as “Critically Endangered”.

 #BurkinaFaso #West Africa

https://theconversation.com/action-is-needed-to-save-west-africas-critically-endangered-chimpanzees-118406

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Forest Elephants Important For Ecosystems And Humans In West Central Africa

A new review paper finds that the loss of Africa’s forest elephants has broad impacts on their ecosystems, including hitting several tall tree species, which play a key role in sequestering carbon dioxide.  #Burkina Faso #West Africa #Ecosystem
https://africanconservation.org/size-matters-forest-elephants-important-for-ecosystems-and-humans-in-west-central-africa/


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Anti - Malaria Campaign : Burkina Faso

Genetically modified mosquitoes have been released in Burkina Faso as part of an anti-malaria campaign.

#Burkina Faso, #West Africa, #Africa, #Culture

https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/ce1qrvlelrrt/burkina-faso


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