An IMF team found that, compared to the 2017 PIMA results, Burkina Faso has made progress in improving its public investment management system, but this is still insufficient to strengthen PIM efficiency. The assessment conducted during this mission shows an encouraging improvement in PIM...

Education levels in Burkina Faso, especially among women, remain low despite efforts made by government authorities and development partners to implement priority area 4 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This situation presents difficulties for women in terms of their being...

The paper analyses the relationship between human capital formation and income growth in Burkina Faso using data from household surveys conducted in 2009 and 2018. By combining estimates from multiple linear regressions of the impact of human capital variables on income with variance...

Climate-related risks are macro-critical considerations for Burkina Faso. This Climate Policy Diagnostic identifies policy reforms that reduce balance of payment risks, boost fiscal resilience, and generate positive climate outcomes. A robust package of fiscal policies is key to accelerating...

The present report is based on data collected through an in-depth literature review on the six targeted countries as well as individual interviews with a total of 147 key off-grids solar (OGS) stakeholders across these countries, including (i) institutional players, comprising government and...

Climate change is expected to bring hotter periods and reduced rainfall to Burkina Faso, decreasing water availability and soil moisture. This will negatively affect agriculture and food production. This study uses a gender-dynamic computable general equilibrium (CGE) model linked to a...

This study investigates the impact of global price fluctuations on economic welfare in Burkina Faso, with a particular focus on the role of trade intermediaries. Using a computable general equilibrium (CGE) calibrated with a 2019 Social Accounting Matrix (SAM), the analysis incorporates a trade...

Au Sahel, la Protection Sociale Adaptative (PSA) est un ensemble de politiques, systèmes et programmes de protection sociale qui renforcent le capital humain, la productivité et la résilience des plus pauvres, tout en améliorant leur capacité à se préparer, faire face et s'adapter aux...