Ouagadougou: Burkina Faso is continuing its efforts to improve its business climate, with results deemed encouraging by authorities and economic stakeholders. Meeting Friday in Ouagadougou, members of the steering committee for the reform monitoring mechanism presented a report marked by concrete progress and a firm commitment to strengthening dialogue between the State and the private sector.
According to Burkina Information Agency, Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Oudraogo presided over the session, emphasizing economic transformation. He indicated that the ongoing reforms aim to build an economy founded on sovereignty, solidarity, and economic patriotism. He stated that the private sector remains a key partner in this dynamic and must continue to support government action in favor of sustainable and inclusive development.
Several priorities were highlighted during the discussions. These include finalizing the texts governing the institutional framework for public-private dialogue, simplifying business licenses, accelerating their digitalization, and launching a dedicated digital platform for exchanges between the two parties. The government also intends to strengthen digital infrastructure, particularly cloud hosting solutions for public administration.
The Minister of Trade, Serge Gnaniodem Poda, emphasized that more than one hundred reforms had been adopted by the end of 2025, with an implementation rate close to 60%. According to him, these efforts have already produced visible results, notably the simplification of business creation procedures and improved support for small and medium-sized enterprises.
In a context of security challenges, the government is seeking to reassure the public. Progress made on the ground has allowed for the revival of certain economic activities and encouraged new investments. The minister mentioned a record increase in the number of businesses and industrial units created in 2025, a sign of renewed investor confidence.
From the private sector perspective, Zanga Seydou Sssouma, representing the Chamber of Commerce, praised the forum for useful and productive dialogue. He noted progress in several key areas such as energy, water, agriculture, and industry, while calling for the pace of reforms to be maintained.
Ultimately, this session reflects a clear ambition: to make public-private dialogue a central lever for boosting the national economy and sustainably improving the business climate in Burkina Faso.