Alliance for Democracy and Federation – African Democratic Rally
Alliance for Democracy and Federation – African Democratic Rally Alliance pour la Démocratie et la Fédération–Rassemblement Démocratique Africain | ||
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The Alliance for Democracy and Federation–African Democratic Rally (
Gilbert Noël Ouédraogo has been the President of the ADF-RDA since 29 June 2003;[1] he served in the government as Minister of Transport under President Blaise Compaoré.[2] His father, former Prime Minister Gérard Kango Ouédraogo, was designated as Honorary President for Life of the ADF-RDA in May 1998.[1]
In the
The party stands for pluralism, equality, justice and liberty for all. It supports freedom of expression, calls for tolerance and the rule of law, condemns human rights abuses, and supports liberal economic views. It lists education, employment and individual enterprise as constituting the pillars of economic development. The party welcomes Burkinabè from all backgrounds, ‘regardless of religious or philosophical beliefs, race and sex’, aiming to consolidate national unity and democracy.[4]
ADF-RDA is a member of international liberal associations, including the Africa Liberal Network and Liberal International.
References
- ^ a b "Histoire de l'ADF-RDA"[permanent dead link], ADF-RDA website (in French).
- ^ "Burkina Faso : Remaniement ministériel, la liste du nouveau gouvernement" Lefaso.net, 5 September 2008 (in French).
- ^ Page on Gilbert Noël Ouédraogo at petiteacademie.gov.bf Archived 2011-09-28 at the Wayback Machine (in French).
- ^ ADF-RDA Party website http://www.adf-rda.net/fichier/accueil.php
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