• Burkina Faso creates unified body for PPP dialogue, business reforms
• New framework to streamline institutions and improve public fund use
• Security risks, financing gaps still constrain business climate

Burkina Faso has adopted a decree creating the National Public-Private Consultation and Business Climate Improvement Framework (CNCPP-CA), according to a Council of Ministers communiqué issued on Thursday, March 26.

The new body merges the existing public-private consultation framework with the mechanism overseeing business climate reforms. Authorities said the move aims to streamline institutions and improve the use of public funds.

The CNCPP-CA will oversee public-private dialogue and business climate reforms, including approving annual reform plans and monitoring reports. It will also validate implementation plans under the national private sector development strategy.

The decision follows the first ordinary session of the Public-Private Partnership Commission held days earlier. Authorities are seeking to position PPPs as a key financing tool without increasing public debt. A programme of about 30 projects aligned with the national RELANCE plan has been approved, covering energy, infrastructure, health, security and industry.

To improve the business environment, Burkina Faso has introduced reforms aimed at attracting foreign investment, including simplifying trade procedures, improving access to finance and debt recovery, and promoting transparency through standardized invoicing.

However, the African Development Bank said in its 2025 country focus report that security risks continue to weigh on the business climate, increasing uncertainty and discouraging investment. Infrastructure gaps and limited access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises remain key constraints.

Lydie Mobio