Dr. Ouedraogo is as a scientist in genetics and plant breeding and got his PhD in Canada. He focused his research on the use of biotechnology and biosafety tools in crops. As a plant breeder, he has established the Plant Genetics and Biotechnology laboratory in the national research system of Burkina Faso. He has contributed to create many cowpea varieties that are released in Burkina Faso as well as in West African countries.
From 2007 to 2014 he has been elected Member parliament and nominated minister of animal resources and fisheries in Burkina Faso.
Dr. Ouedraogo is also member of the Board of Trustees of the African Agriculture Technology Foundation (AATF) that is based in Nairobi, Kenya.