Lassane Ouedraogo holds a master’s degree in Energy, DESS in Economics and Energy Policy and an MBA. He also holds a University Certificate in Energy Policy and Environmental Issues.
After working as a Consultant in the Energy Sector, Mr Ouedraogo joined the UEMOA Commission as Scientific Assistant of the Regional Biomass Energy Programme – From 2009 to 2015, he was Senior Executive in charge of Energy, 2015-2016. He was Head of the Division of Conventional Energy and since 2017 he has held the position of Director of Energy and Mines at the Commission of UEMOA (The West African Monetary and Economic Union), coordinating the development and implementation of energy and mining policies and programs in UEMOA.