Burkina Faso News » Cascades News Burkina Faso » Cascades » Economy: Building Resilience, Not Dependence: Burkina Faso Redesigns Social Protection
The World Bank has approved a five-year, $120 million project aimed at expanding economic opportunities for vulnerable households and strengthening Burkina Faso’s social protection system. Building on ...
News Burkina Faso » Cascades » Economy: Burkina Faso Posts Average Economic Growth of 4.8% Over Nine Years
Burkina Faso recorded average annual economic growth of 4.8% between 2016 and 2025 despite security, climate and financing challenges. The government mobilized CFA3.31 trillion ($5.75 billion) in ...
News Burkina Faso » Cascades » Economy: Burkina Faso Economic Update: Energy for Economic Growth
According to the World Bank's April 2025 Burkina Faso Economic Update, the country's economy grew by 4.9% in 2024 compared to 3.0% in 2023. Real per capita GDP growth also increased from 0.7% to 2.5% ...
News Burkina Faso » Cascades » Economy: Burkina Faso turns to Turkish developer for largest-ever $300 million power project in energy independence push
Burkina Faso is taking a major step toward reducing its dependence on imported electricity after securing financing for what will become the country's largest-ever power plant, a project expected to ...
News Burkina Faso » Cascades » Economy: Burkina Faso unveils $64 billion 5-year roadmap to transform economy
Burkina Faso has adopted a new National Development Plan (PND) 2026–2030, a $64 billion, five-year roadmap aimed at reshaping the economy, strengthening stability, and promoting inclusive growth.