A volume in the Marxist Regimes Series, providing a brief introduction to the different histories and development of three countries, Benin, the Congo and Burkina Faso, former French colonies which have moved politically to the left. Index, bib, tables, maps, 300pp, UK. PINTER.

A volume in the `Meridiens' series; aimed at students, business people and tourists, providing a full introduction to the country, its history, people, economy, culture and development prospects, etc. Maps, notes, bibliography, photos, basic statistics. 334pp., IN FRENCH, FRANCE, KARTHALA.

This introduction to Burkina Faso highlights the historical and contemporary factors that account for the country's instability and analyzes its chances for democracy. B/w illus, notes, bib, index. xxi,201pp. USA. WESTVIEW.

Considers the role of the state and its linkages with people in localities: how they respond to the state and how the state looks after (or not) their interests. Much of the experience quoted is from Burkina Faso, but many examples could come from elsewhere in Africa. The author was immersed in the 'Naam' peasant movement, he was then an internal affairs minister, and now does research at the University of Louvain. Notes, appendix, 273pp, IN FRENCH, FRANCE. KARTHALA.

Water and land policies form the basis for this study on the realities of policy implementation and outcomes at the local level. The empirical study focuses on two small-scale irrigation systems in Burkina Faso. It contributes to the discussion on the widespread trend to transfer management responsibilities, through the ongoing decentralisation process, from the state to water user associations. The study shows the intra-community power structures and changing relationships between state actors and the community and the consequences for the management of these systems and the related natural resources. 344pp, GERMANY. LIT VERLAG.

Sankara was an unusual President: not one that went around in a large Mercedes, his approachability, and desire to bring about change were his charm. This is study of his impact, and the legend he engenderedfrom 1983 to his assasination in 1987. French text, 171pp, FRANCE. L' HARMATTAN.

Expanded edition. A collection of speeches by the late Burkina leader in the original French. Illustrated with b/w photographs. Index, notes, gloss, 482pp, USA. PATHFINDER BOOKS. IN FRENCH.

Expanded edition. A collection of speeches by the late Burkina leader. Illustrated with b/w photographs. Index, notes, gloss, 448pp, USA. PATHFINDER BOOKS.

New edition. Five speeches explaining how peasants and workers established a popular revolutionary movement in Burkina Faso. Index, b/w illus, 108pp, USA. PATHFINDER BOOKS.

New expanded edition. First published in 1990, the main item in this pamphlet is Sankara's address on international Women's Day in 1987. Index, b/w photos, notes, 69pp, USA. PATHFINDER BOOKS.