• Burkina Faso has launched a five-year development plan worth about $64 billion for 2026–2030.

• The program focuses on security, governance reforms, human capital, and infrastructure.

• Authorities aim to accelerate economic transformation while improving stability and territorial control.

Burkina Faso has adopted a new national development strategy for the next five years, setting out an ambitious roadmap to reshape its economy and strengthen stability.

The plan, known as the National Development Plan (PND) 2026–2030, carries a total budget of 36,190.7 billion CFA francs—about $64 billion—according to official documents. That represents an average annual spending level of about CFA7,238.1 billion and marks a sharp increase compared with the previous National Economic and Social Development Plan (PNDES II), which was valued at CFA19,030.7 billion.

Investment spending, including capital transfers, accounts for 34.5% of the overall budget, or CFA12,494.9 billion. The government estimates that additional financing needs will reach CFA10,955.3 billion, equivalent to about 30.3% of the plan’s total cost.

The strategy is built around four main priorities: strengthening security and social cohesion, reforming the state and improving governance, developing human capital, and expanding infrastructure to support long-term economic transformation.

To carry out the program, the government plans to introduce several changes in how public policies are implemented. These include a stronger strategic role for the state, broader use of program-based budgeting, greater mobilization of domestic resources, and increased involvement of local communities in development projects.

Officials say the goal is to promote “inclusive and homegrown socioeconomic development rooted in patriotic commitment and national sovereignty in an environment of security and peace.” In addition to traditional financing tools, the government plans to explore new mechanisms such as citizen shareholding programs, voluntary community contributions, and revenues generated from state assets.

Economic and Security Pressures Shape the Plan

Burkina Faso’s economy has remained relatively resilient despite a challenging environment. The International Monetary Fund says the country has favorable long-term prospects, supported in part by its mining resources, though it stresses the need to maintain macroeconomic stability and strengthen resilience to security and climate shocks.

The IMF expects real GDP growth to average between 4.5% and 5.0% in the medium term, assuming improvements in the country’s security situation.

Burkina Faso’s authorities are aiming for faster growth. The government targets an average annual expansion of 6.1% through 2030, rising to as much as 7.2% under what it calls a more ambitious scenario.

Those projections rely on stronger domestic production, faster industrial processing of local raw materials, the development of a mining sector more integrated with the national economy, and expanded infrastructure.

Security conditions remain a central factor in the country’s outlook. According to official data, the share of national territory under government control rose from 69% in 2023 to 73.56% by the end of November 2025.

Despite that progress, the situation remains fragile due to the continued presence of armed groups and broader regional instability. The government has set a goal of regaining full control of the national territory by 2030.

Charlène N’dimon