The government has implemented reforms to improve fiscal discipline and economic governance ... all trends are positive or straightforward. Gold production, which is central to Burkina Faso ...

But after 19 years in power, his legacy was mixed. With a young, strong, charismatic leader, Burkina Faso has a chance to get its governance right and achieve its developmental aspirations.

With a young, strong, charismatic leader, Burkina Faso could get its governance right and achieve its developmental aspirations In the medium term, the country must transition into constitutional rule ...

Download PDF More Formats on IMF eLibrary Order a Print Copy Create Citation This Selected Issues paper highlights trends, impacts, and policy implications in Burkina Faso. Regional insecurity has ...

Burkina Faso is a poor, landlocked country that depends on adequate rainfall. Irregular patterns of rainfall, poor soil, and the lack of adequate communications and other infrastructure contribute ...

Burkina Faso’s military junta said it has adopted the draft of an amended family code that criminalizes homosexuality. The West African nation has been among just 22 out of 54 countries on the ...

The governments of Ghana and Burkina-Faso have validated a cross-border cooperation agreement ... It formed part of the Africa Union (AU) Border Governance Strategy to erode the notion of ...

The West African nation of Burkina Faso was once known for its lively arts scene. Now, it is a country torn apart by Islamist extremists and the government’s brutal effort to drive them out.

But after 19 years in power, his legacy was mixed. With a young, strong, charismatic leader, Burkina Faso has a chance to get its governance right and achieve its developmental aspirations.