64 CONCLUSION From the analysis of the results in the report, it is clear that considerable efforts were made in the area of governance in Burkina Faso. But major challenges to development indicate that further efforts must still be made. Thus, in the areas of democratic and political governance, the consolidation of rule of law and entrenchment of democratic culture must be deepened. This requires the stability of republican institutions through effective separation of powers and strengthening of the balance of powers. In the face of the growing lack of public spiritedness, the broad-based consultations held resulted in the proposal of areas of consideration that should lead to medium and long-term solutions. On the economic front, relinquishing of the Poverty Reduction Strategic Framework (PRSF) in favour of the Accelerated Sustainable Development Strategy (ASDS) is producing encouraging signs. Despite these glimmers of hope, the search for double digit growth targeted by the ASDS requires an improvement in the mobilization and management of public resources through a permanent and rigorous control, particularly, better public procurement management. The fight against corruption must therefore be pursued and intensified through the various institutions in responsible for addressing the issue. In the area of economic governance, the measures aimed at increasing the influence of populations in formulating, implementing and assessing public policies. Furthermore, it would be worth pursuing the equitable distribution of the fruits of growth through basic social services. Regarding corporate governance, progress was effectively made in improving the business climate. However, the improvement of the judicial system must be pursued for even more convincing results. Lastly, the human and material resources of the APRM Permanent Secretariat must be strengthened to enable it accomplish its mission effectively.