Burkina Faso Seeks Increased International Support at New York Forum

NEW YORK – At the 2024 Forum on Monitoring Financing for Development held on Tuesday, Burkina Faso appealed for enhanced budgetary and project support from international partners. The request is aimed at addressing ongoing security, humanitarian, and climate challenges within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

According to Burkina Information Agency, Minister Delegate in charge of Regional Cooperation, Burkina Faso emphasized the necessity of increased aid to effectively manage the crises it faces. The nation has experienced a decline in aid received by 16% in 2022, disrupting a growth trend that began in 2017. The statement from Burkina Faso at the forum also highlighted the need for donor countries to consider proposals from developing nations and to reform development aid to better align with the priorities of recipient countries. The minister added that enhancing the effectiveness of aid is crucial for improving the living conditions of vulnerable populations in line with national development priorities.