The International Monetary Fund published a country report package for Burkina Faso covering the fourth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, a financing assurances review, and a request for an arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The report notes that the authorities remain committed to the ECF-supported program focused on fiscal consolidation and strengthening fiscal governance, amid challenges from insecurity, poverty and extreme weather events. For 2026–28, it projects real GDP growth at close to 5.0 percent and inflation below target, while indicating that risks to the outlook are tilted to the downside.
International Monetary Fund 2026-03-23
International Monetary Fund publishes Burkina Faso review under the Extended Credit Facility and sets out a 2026–28 outlook near 5 percent growth
The International Monetary Fund released a country report for Burkina Faso, covering the fourth review under the Extended Credit Facility and a request for the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The report highlights Burkina Faso's commitment to fiscal consolidation and governance amid challenges, projecting real GDP growth near 5.0% for 2026–28 with inflation below target, though risks remain tilted to the downside.