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Burkina Faso, like other countries in Africa and elsewhere in the world, has experienced a boom in its mining and quarrying sector in recent years, mainly in gold, phosphates, cement limestone, etc. However, the exploitation of these resources is not without consequences for the environment and social milieu.However, the exploitation of these resources is not without consequences on the environment and the social environment, hence the adoption of legal instruments both national and international and institutions for regulation. This study aims to assess the status of these texts and institutions as well as their strengths and weaknesses for the proper implementation of these activities in a sustainable development context.To achieve the expected results, a methodology including bibliographic research, the administration of a questionnaire, direct exchanges with resource persons was used....
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Pougbnoma Pierre ZONGO, Inspecteur des Eaux et Forêts, spécialiste en aménagement des forêts, Systèmes d'Informations Géographiques, Télédétection et topographie, a étudié à l¿École Nationale des Eaux et Forêts au Burkina Faso et la Géomatique à AgroParisTech/ENGREF à Montpellier, il est fonctionnaire dans la fonction publique au Burkina Faso.
