Ombudsman

Médiateur du Faso

Médiateur du Faso

51/100

Summary

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The Médiateur du Faso was established by Loi n°22-94/ADP of 17 May 1994 as Burkina Faso's national ombudsman. Appointed by the President of Burkina Faso, the Médiateur receives citizen complaints against public administration and issues non-binding recommendations. Reports annually to the President and National Assembly.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 51/100 (moderate)
51/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentExecutive appointment
Term length5 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerNo
Compel testimonyNo
Records accessCase-by-case
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Loi n°22-94/ADP portant institution du Médiateur du Faso
Citation
Loi n°22-94/ADP du 17 mai 1994
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

Receives and mediates complaints from citizens against public administration, ministries, and state-owned enterprises. Cannot compel but issues recommendations.

Other ombudsman bodies in Burkina Faso

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