Burkina Faso’s transitional legislative assembly adopted the 2026 budget on Saturday, Dec. 27, projecting total revenue of 3,431.5 billion CFA francs ($6.15 billion). The budget projects ordinary revenue of 3,216.5 billion CFA francs, up 3.4% from last year, and 215 billion CFA francs in exceptional revenue.
Economy and Finance Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo said the increase reflects government reforms aimed at boosting domestic and customs revenue collection. These include the rollout of a certified electronic invoicing system to better monitor value-added tax and the launch of the “Smart Douane” project to improve customs revenue collection.
Total expenditure is estimated at 3,918.3 billion CFA francs ($7.05 billion). Ordinary spending is set at 2,546.8 billion CFA francs, up 3.6%, with 1,371.4 billion CFA francs allocated to investment. Nacanabo said the budget focuses on addressing the country’s security, economic and social challenges, with priority given to education; defence and security; health; and rural development.
The International Monetary Fund said economic growth in Burkina Faso remains solid despite security challenges, driven mainly by strong gold output following the reopening of closed mines and the gradual formalisation of artisanal and semi-mechanised mining. Investments in several sectors, including agriculture, have also lifted national production and supported economic activity. The IMF forecasts growth of 5% in 2025, with momentum expected to continue in 2026.
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