Development challenges and strategies

Burkina Faso is a landlocked West African country. Mali is to the north, Nigeria to the east, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south and the Ivory Coast to the southwest. The country of Burkina Faso has a surface area of 274,200 km2 and is divided into 13 regions and subdivided into 45 provinces, 350 departments, 51 communes (all operational and managed by elected mayors), and approximately 8,000 villages. Burkina Faso is a member of the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA). The president of Burkina Faso played an important role in facilitating the inter-Ivorian dialogue. Additionally, the country is a member of the United Nations Security Council (2008-2009).

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions