IIT Delhi Hosts Government Delegation from Burkina Faso to Explore Collaboration Opportunities

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) was honored to welcome a government delegation from Burkina Faso, led by Dr. Doulaye Sanou, Secretary General, Ministry of Energy, Burkina Faso. The visit aimed to explore avenues of collaboration in education, research, and training.

During the visit, the Director of IIT Delhi provided an overview of the Institute’s academic programmes, advanced research facilities, and its dynamic startup incubation ecosystem. The discussions focused on developing capacity-building initiatives, including workshops and training programmes in Burkina Faso, particularly in the field of energy.

The delegation expressed keen interest in establishing long-term partnerships to promote knowledge exchange and skill development. IIT Delhi reiterated its commitment to fostering international collaborations that contribute to global education and innovation.

The visiting delegation comprised Dr. Doulaye Sanou; Dr. Boukari Koutou, Director General of Energy; and Mr. Aime Yves Bado, Minister Counsellor at the Embassy of Burkina Faso. Representing IIT Delhi were Prof. Anil Verma, Prof. Virendra Kumar Vijay, Prof. Vivek Kumar, and Prof. Priyanka Kaushal, all from the Centre for Rural Development and Technology (CRDT).

IIT Delhi looks forward to strengthening its ties with academic institutions in Burkina Faso to advance shared goals in education, research, and sustainable energy development.