Burkina Faso
- In 2012 the rate of economic growth should accelerate slightly but will be accompanied by inflationary pressures.
- The improvement of governance and, especially, the strengthening of debt management capabilities are key issues.
- Underemployment and unemployment, which chiefly affect the young, are major challenges.
- 08/03/2013 - L’autonomisation des femmes africaines via l’emploi : Ouagadougou, ville exemplaire
- 10/12/2012 - 3rd Call for Proposal of the AfDB Migration and Development Fund
- 19/11/2012 - Burkina Faso, Ghana Advance Plans for Sustainably Managing Forests and Building Climate Resilience with Climate Investment Funds Support
Project Portfolio
| Reference | Project | Status |
|---|---|---|
| P-BF-FA0-006 |
Renforcement des infrastructure éléctriques et d'éléctrification rurale Categories: Energy & Power |
OngoingOnGo |
| P-BF-DB0-016 |
Prêt supplémentaire travaux route Ouagadougou Categories: Transport |
OngoingOnGo |
Contacts
Burkina Faso field office
Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement
Bureau National du Burkina Faso (BFFO)
Immeuble Administratif et Technique de l' ARTEL
(Autorité Nationale de Régulation des Télecommunications)
5eme Etage
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Tel: +226 50375750/51/53 Ext. 6100-6129
Fax: +226 50375749
Contact
Mr. Janvier Litse
African Development Bank Group
Temporary Relocation Agency (TRA)
15 Avenue du Ghana
P.O. Box 323-1002, Tunis-Belvédère, Tunisia
Tel: (216) 7110-2847/7110-2047
Fax: (216) 71 10 37 43
Key Facts
| Flag: |  |
| Capital: | Ouagadougou |
| Area: | 274,000 sq km |
| Total Population 2011: | 17.0 Million |
| Urban Population 2011: | 26.50% |
| Female Population 2011: | 50.30% |
| GDP: | US$ 10.1 Billion |
| GNI Per Capita 2010: | US$ 550 |
| Inflation Rate: | 2.80% |
| Crude Birth Rate (per 1000): | 42.90% |
| Human Development Index (rank / 187): | 181 |
| Human Development Index (scale 0 to 1): | 0.331 |
| Membership Date: | 22/09/1964 |
| Cumulative Approvals (1967-2011): | UA 826.5 Million |
