Internally Displaced Persons and Socio-territorial Integration in the Commune of Kaya in Burkina Faso: A Sustainable Solution Study

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Résumé

Burkina Faso, previously spared from destabilization of all kinds, suffered its first terrorist acts in
April 2015 in Samorogouan. These first terrorist acts were followed by several others that led to the
forced internal displacement of nearly 2,000,000 people. These IDPs have chosen 301
municipalities spread across the 13 regions of the country as destinations for refuge. The main
objective of this study is to analyse the living conditions and socio-territorial integration of IDPs and
durable solutions to address the crisis of forced internal displacement in the commune of Kaya. The
research methodology consisted of conducting a literature review on the study topic, collecting
primary data through field surveys, interviews and direct observations in the study area. The results
of this study show that IDPs in Kaya commune face precarious living conditions. On the other hand,
their conditions for socio-territorial integration are good in view of the cordial relations that the IDPs maintain with the host populations of the commune. In addition, durable solutions to address the
forced internal displacement crisis include the resettlement of IDPs in other parts of the country,
return to areas of origin and integration in IDP-hosting areas. These solutions could address forced
internal displacement and address those affected. This would facilitate the reintegration or socio
territorial integration of IDPs either in their areas of origin or in their reception areas.

Mots-clés

Internally displaced persons; socio-territorial integration; durable solutions; crisis; kaya.