Migration dynamics of pupils in Burkina Faso in a context of insecurity: Social and educational reintegration strategies for internally displaced pupils in the city of Koudougou

Since 2015, the cities of Burkina Faso have been a refuge for many pupils who have fallen victim to terrorist attacks. These migratory movements put considerable pressure on educational services in urban areas. To this end, the State of Burkina Faso and its partners are supporting these pupils with a view to facilitating their adaptation to urban areas. In this context, the question arises as to the effectiveness of the strategies implemented to support the reintegration of internally displaced pupils. The aim of this study is to analyze the strategies implemented for the reintegration of internally displaced pupils in the town of Koudougou, in the context of the security crisis. The methodological approach is qualitative. Secondary and primary data were collected. The study revealed that armed attacks and the displacement of populations from certain localities, the deterioration of families' economic conditions and “fostering” are the main causes of pupils' migration to the town of Koudougou. The study also showed that the central government and its partners are implementing a number of strategies, notably orienting displaced pupils and taking charge of their schooling, reinforcing the educational offer and distributing school kits and food to displaced pupils for their reintegration. These strategies have made a considerable contribution to their reintegration in the town of Koudougou, but they have significant limitations.