Ouagadougou: The National Development Policy (NDP) of Burkina Faso is set to achieve an 85.5% implementation rate by 2025, coupled with an economic growth rate of 5.3%, as highlighted during the technical review of the NDP. This assessment, chaired by Vieux Rachid Soulama, president of the National Technical Committee (CTN/NDP), was unveiled in Ouagadougou amidst a controlled budget deficit of 1.3% of GDP.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the CTN president acknowledged "significant achievements made despite the persistence of security challenges and international tensions." The implementation rate of the NDP reported an increase of 3.6 points compared to the previous year, 2024. Vieux Rachid Soulama, who is also the secretary general of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, credited these advancements to improved security conditions and the impact of presidential initiatives in agriculture.
On the macroeconomic front, Burkina Faso's real GDP growth reached 5.3% in 2025, surpassing the 4.8% growth rate of 2024. Inflation showed a decline, settling at -0.5%, while budget revenues amounted to 3,714.2 billion FCFA, which is 23% of GDP. The country's debt-to-GDP ratio decreased to 53.8%.
Reports on security performance indicate significant territorial recovery, with 73% of the territory recaptured, 871 localities liberated, and 73 prefectures reopened. This was supported by the recruitment of 15,770 soldiers and the engagement of 70,911 Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland, alongside more than 85,000 conducted patrols.
In the humanitarian sector, 1,060,000 internally displaced persons returned to their places of origin, and 1,910,658 received food assistance. Over 2 million individuals benefited from psychosocial support, showcasing a shift towards resilience-building efforts.
Health sector achievements include 162 cardiac surgeries, the opening of a University Hospital Center in Bobo-Dioulasso, and the construction of 25 health centers. In education, universities achieved an 80% performance rate, with 92.5% standardized programs and a gross enrollment rate of 78.7%.
Employment initiatives resulted in securing 9,563 jobs, funding 4,348 projects, and providing training to over 120,000 people. Additionally, 1,473 boreholes were drilled, and 160,555 households gained access to electricity.
The productive sectors noted cereal production surpassing 7.14 million tonnes, covering 126.4% of national needs, and investments in road infrastructure and agricultural development.
Vieux Rachid Soulama commended the efforts of all stakeholders, including ministerial departments, the private sector, and civil society organizations. He urged participants to meticulously evaluate the reform matrix of the RELANCE 2026-2028 Plan, aimed at fostering "endogenous and inclusive socio-economic development based on patriotic commitment and national sovereignty."
Despite these accomplishments, Soulama emphasized the need for thorough analyses and relevant recommendations to consolidate gains and address challenges, particularly concerning the security of recaptured areas. Future plans include enhancing territorial security, accelerating public service relocation, and bolstering industrialization and human capital.