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An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission headed by Deputy Managing Director Kenji Okamura has praised what it called Burkina Faso’s swift and tangible economic progress following consultations with President Ibrahim Traoré.
In a statement released by the presidency, the discussions centered on the country’s economic prospects and the future of cooperation between Burkina Faso and the IMF. President Traoré used the meeting to outline his government’s strategic policy priorities and reform agenda aimed at strengthening economic resilience and governance.
Okamura noted that Burkina Faso’s public finances are showing signs of stabilization, while key reforms are advancing steadily. He added that the country’s macroeconomic framework is becoming more robust under the IMF-supported programme, reflecting growing discipline in fiscal management and policy implementation.
Describing relations between the IMF and Burkina Faso as “stronger than ever,” the IMF official said the talks paved the way for expanded collaboration, particularly in the areas of public administration modernization and deeper structural reforms critical to long-term growth.
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The renewed confidence follows a financing agreement of approximately 32.7 million dollars concluded in November 2025 under the IMF’s Extended Credit Facility. At the time, the Fund highlighted enhanced governance measures and progress in sector-specific reforms as key factors underpinning improved economic credibility and investor confidence in the country.