Ouagadougou: 45 billion 298 million 610 thousand 827 FCFA were mobilized between January 1 and March 29, 2026, for the Patriotic Support Fund (FSP), representing a 28% increase compared to the same period in 2025, announced the Minister of Economy and Finance, Aboubakar Nacanabo, on Tuesday, adding that the government is still working to strengthen the quality of the fund’s governance, one of the key factors in its success.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the Prime Minister chaired the first ordinary session of the FSP Steering Committee for 2026. This meeting provided an opportunity to review the overall assessments of the three years of fund implementation up to the end of December 2025, the management reports for the past year, as well as that for the first quarter of 2026.

The head of government highlighted “a remarkable increase in power” driven by strong support from the population, economic actors, and the Burkinabe diaspora. The evaluation of the three years of FSP implementation confirms the strength of the endogenous model on which the fund is based, demonstrating the confidence placed in a system structured around transparency, traceability, and accountability.

The Prime Minister emphasized the need to maintain the trust of contributors, closely linked to the quality of governance and the visibility of the results achieved. He called for the ongoing adaptation of the legal framework and strengthened communication surrounding the fund’s achievements to maintain exemplary management and strengthen monitoring, control, and evaluation mechanisms.

The imperative of strict adherence to the principles of good governance was reaffirmed as essential for ensuring the fund’s operational effectiveness and maintaining contributors’ trust. Commending the mobilization of Burkinab¨ citizens within the country and the diaspora, he noted that their commitment is foundational to the FSP’s success and a crucial pillar of national cohesion.

The Patriotic Support Fund is described as more than a financial mechanism, serving as a concrete expression of national solidarity, reflecting collective ability to face adversity, and acting as a strategic lever for regaining territorial integrity.

Minister of Economy and Finance, Aboubakar Nacanabo, reported that over the three years of the fund’s implementation, 496 billion FCFA have been mobilized against an initial forecast of 400 billion, achieving a rate of 124%. The FSP contributed to supporting the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) and financed strategic investments, particularly in equipment for the Defense and Security Forces (FDS).

Efforts will continue to strengthen the fund’s governance and consolidate its contribution to the fight to reclaim national territory. The minister urged the people to maintain their spirit of solidarity, congratulating and encouraging the continued mobilization for the country.

The 45,298,610,827 FCFA raised in the first quarter of 2026 represents nearly 23% of the forecast of 200 billion FCFA set for the whole of 2026.