The government unveiled an ambitious $64 billion National Development Plan for 2026–2030, aimed at boosting security, social cohesion, and infrastructure.
Despite the security challenges, economic performance has been resilient, with real GDP growth projected at 5% in 2025 and 2026, driven largely by gold production. burkina faso
Extreme poverty affects roughly 40% of the population, with high youth unemployment and a dominant informal sector. 3. Human & Social Development The government unveiled an ambitious $64 billion National
Burkina Faso has a young population, with the average age at 17. aimed at boosting security
Following a series of coups, the nation is under the leadership of Capt. Ibrahim Traoré, who has prioritized combating armed insurgencies.