Burkina Faso attracts Italian investors: A Land of resilience and opportunity
Despite a complex security environment, Burkina Faso continues to capture the interest of major economic powers. A delegation of Italian investors recently visited Ouagadougou, expressing a clear desire to build a prosperous future in this land of hospitality and opportunity. Proof that Burkinabe resilience and solid macroeconomic fundamentals speak louder than challenges.
The numbers support this optimism. Macroeconomic indicators show exceptional vitality: a projected growth rate of 6.5% for 2025, controlled inflation at -0.5%, and a largely positive trade balance approaching 2,000 billion CFA francs.
With a tax burden of 19%, in line with WAEMU standards, Burkina Faso offers a stable and predictable environment, framed by the RELANCE 2026-2030 Plan, structured around national priorities.
Beyond the numbers, it is the quality of the business climate that wins investors over.
An advantageous investment code, a strategic geographic position, and privileged access to a vast regional market make the country a true logistics hub for West Africa.
The Italian investors also noted with satisfaction the country’s exemplary administrative efficiency, even pointing out that national procedures can prove faster than those of certain European institutions.
The projects proposed by the delegation are varied and innovative: renewable energy, creation of a jewelry-making school, drone production, airport logistics. So many promising fields that reflect an ambitious vision of partnership.
Minister Nacanabo emphasized the submission of detailed concept notes through the Embassy to ensure rigorous and personalized follow-up for each project.
The discussions also highlighted the importance of skills transfer and technical know-how, notably through the Burkinabe diaspora living in Italy a valuable bridge between the two nations.
By welcoming these investors, Burkina Faso proves that its attractiveness is not a matter of decree: it is built, it endures, and it shines. The Italians left convinced.
Cédric KABORE
