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Kurudy Inc eyes diaspora-led investments in Burkina Faso

Kurudy Inc eyes diaspora-led investments in Burkina Faso
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 15:00

• Kurudy Inc presents investment platform to Burkina Faso's digital transition minister
• Platform targets strategic sectors: agriculture, real estate, mining, ICT, and energy
• About 300 diaspora investors ready to fund viable projects

Burkina Faso is advancing its digital transformation through partnerships aimed at modernizing the economy. As part of this effort, Minister of Digital Transition Aminata Zerbo/Sabane recently met with William McCoy, founder of U.S.-based technology firm Kurudy Inc, who presented a digital investment platform designed for African diasporas.

The platform connects diaspora members directly with Burkina Faso’s structural projects. It targets strategic sectors including agriculture, real estate, mining, ICT, and energy. The system includes secure financial flow management and fund traceability to ensure investor confidence.

“Currently, the platform has about 300 investors ready to commit, waiting for viable projects to finance. A prospect that Kurudy Inc's founder sees as promising to support local development while offering attractive investment returns,” stated the ministry.

The initiative aligns with the government’s goal to diversify funding sources and accelerate economic digitization. According to McCoy, Burkina Faso’s selection stems from a favorable political climate that is renewing interest from African diasporas.

Discussions between Kurudy Inc and local authorities are ongoing, focusing on regulatory frameworks and identifying priority projects. If finalized, the initiative could establish a structured investment channel to support local development through diaspora resources.

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