Economic Overview
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Burkina Faso Economic Outlook – African Development Bank
http://www.afdb.org/en/countries/west-africa/burkina-faso/burkina-faso-economic-outlook/
Economic growth is expected to reach at least 5% in 2016 and 5.9% in 2017 due to the recovery of mining and the return to democratic institutions.
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Economy of Burkina Faso – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Burkina_Faso
This site provides an historical perspective on the development of the Burkina Faso economy.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Burkina Faso On Path Towards A Better Business Environment
https://www.wbginvestmentclimate.org/advisory-services/regulatory-simplification/business-regulation/burkina-faso-gains-recognition-as-one-of-the-most-active-reformers-in-sub-saharan-africa.cfm
Since 2006, investment climate teams have been working closely with the government of Burkina Faso to boost the country’s private sector and global economic standing.
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Economy & Industry — Burkina Faso
http://www.our-africa.org/burkina-faso/economy-industry
Cotton is the mainstay of the country’s economy, earning over 200 million dollars in revenue each year.
Establishing a Presence
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Starting a Business in Burkina Faso
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/burkina-faso/starting-a-business
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Burkina Faso.
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Starting a Business in Burkina Faso
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/burkina-faso/starting-a-business
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Burkina Faso.
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Burkina Faso – ihk-krefeld.de
https://www.ihk-krefeld.de/de/media/pdf/international/doing-business/burkina-faso-doing-business-in-burkina-faso-2015.pdf
A comprehensive report from the World Bank on starting a company in Burkina Faso
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Burkina Faso – ihk-krefeld.de
https://www.ihk-krefeld.de/de/media/pdf/international/doing-business/burkina-faso-doing-business-in-burkina-faso-2015.pdf
A comprehensive report from the World Bank on starting a company in Burkina Faso
Taxes
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BURKINA FASO TAX RATES
http://avvsimonefazzari.blogspot.com/2013/05/burkina-faso-tax-rates.html
Burkina Faso personal income tax rate is 2% – 30%.
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Paying Taxes in Burkina Faso
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/burkina-faso/paying-taxes
This site provides a detailed summary of the taxes and mandatory contributions that a medium-size company must pay or withhold in a given year, as well as administrative burden in paying taxes.
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Burkina Faso Corporate Tax Rate
http://www.multpl.com/burkina-faso-corporate-tax-rate
The median corporate tax rate in 2015 was 44.5%
Visas
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Burkina Faso Visa: Application, Requirements
https://burkina-faso.visahq.com/
Comprehensive Information on Burkina Faso Visa Requirements
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Burkina Faso Visa | Passport Health Passports and Visas
https://www.passporthealthusa.com/passports-and-visas/visas/burkina-faso-visa/
Learn more about Burkina Faso’s visa requirement for travel.
Infrastructure
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Transport in Burkina Faso – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Burkina_Faso
Transport in Burkina Faso consists primarily of road, air and rail transportation. The World Bank classified country’s transportation as underdeveloped but noted that Burkina Faso is a natural geographic transportation hub for West Africa.
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Burkina Faso – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband
https://www.budde.com.au/Research/Burkina-Faso-Telecoms-Mobile-and-Broadband-Statistics-and-Analyses
Burkina Faso’s telecom sector has been held back by the slow pace of regulatory procedures. This has contributed to delays in operators being able to launch 3G and LTE services despite mobile networks being fundamental to internet access.
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Telecommunications in Burkina Faso – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Burkina_Faso
Telecommunications in Burkina Faso include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet. Radio is the country’s most popular communications medium
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Burkina Faso Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Burkina_Faso/Transportation-Burkina_Faso-TG-C-1.html
Tips on getting to and getting around Burkina Faso from real travelers and locals.
Employer Obligations
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Guide to Law Online: Burkina Faso
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/burkina.php
This site from the US Library of Congress provides links to a broad range of legal information for Burkina Faso
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Guide to Law Online: Burkina Faso
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/burkina.php
This site from the US Library of Congress provides links to a broad range of legal information for Burkina Faso
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Labor Market Regulation in Burkina Faso
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/burkina-faso/labor-market-regulation
This site providesa detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Burkina Faso.
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Labor Market Regulation in Burkina Faso
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/burkina-faso/labor-market-regulation
This site providesa detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Burkina Faso.
Culture/Living
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Burkina Faso Public Holidays 2016 and 2017
http://africapublicholidays.com/burkina-faso/
Discover the complete list of Burkina Faso’s public holidays for 2016 and 2017
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Weather and Climate: Burkina Faso
https://weather-and-climate.com/average-monthly-Rainfall-Temperature-Sunshine-in-Burkina-Faso
This site provides an interactive map to show average annual temperatures and monthly precipitation and sunshine
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Cost of Living in Burkina Faso. 2016
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/country/burkina-faso
Up-to-date cost of living comparisons!
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The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency
http://africapublicholidays.com/burkina-faso/
See “People and Society” on this CIA site
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Burkina Faso Facts | Government, Economy, Demographics
http://country-facts.findthedata.com/l/185/Burkina-Faso
This site provides a broad range of demographic information and statistics
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Burkina Faso – Culture, Customs & Etiquette
http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=33
Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Burkina Faso – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, protocol, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.
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Public and Bank Holidays for Burkina Faso 2016
http://holidayyear.com/holidays/Burkina-Faso
Burkina Faso holidays 2016, bank holidays, nationalholidays, official holiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations
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Ouagadougou Climate
http://www.burkina-faso.climatemps.com/
Detailed climate information for Ouagadougou, the capital city
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Burkina Faso Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Burkina-Faso/Education-System
Although education in landlocked Burkina Faso in West Africa is compulsory for children aged between 7 and 14, this is not enforced. It is based mainly on the French model and the teaching language is French.
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Burkina Faso: Tipping & Etiquette
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g293768-s606/Burkina-Faso:Tipping.And.Etiquette.html
Before you visit Burkina Faso, visit TripAdvisorfor the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers.
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Burkina Faso → How to Maintain Your Safety & Security
https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/western-africa/burkina-faso/safety-and-security-burkina-faso
West Africa has been a hot-bed of political tensions for decades. Few can remember a peaceful time, and Burkina Faso is no different.
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Prices in Burkina Faso
http://www.mytravelcost.com/Burkina-Faso/
Burkina Faso can be defined as a non-expensive destination for travellers when compared to the rest of the countries on the African continent.
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Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou: International School
http://www.state.gov/m/a/os/1286.htm
A description of the international school in Ouagadougou from the US Department of State
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Burkina Faso travel advice – GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burkina-faso
Latest travel advice for Burkina Faso from the UK government including safety and security
Trade
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Burkina Faso – Africa Economic Institute
http://www.africaecon.org/index.php/regions/get_countries/burkina_faso
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a United States Trade Act that significantly enhances U.S. market access for (currently) 39 Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries.
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World Trade Organization – Burkina Faso and the WTO
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/burkina_faso_e.htm
This site provides key information on Burkina Faso’s participation in the WTO. Burkina Faso has been a member of WTO since 3 June 1995 and a member of GATT since 3 May 1963.
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Import Regulations in Burkina Faso
http://www.shipmyfreight.net/burkina-faso/regulations.htm
A summary of import regulations for Burkina Faso
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Customs: Regulations, Export-Import
https://burkina-faso.visahq.com/customs/
Burkina Faso Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border
Housing and Rentals
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Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Hotels
https://www.travelocity.com/Ouagadougou-Hotels.d2713.Travel-Guide-Hotels
Travelocity has over 9 Ouagadougou hotels to choose from to give you the best deal possible.
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Burkina Faso Hotels – TripAdvisor
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g293768-Burkina_Faso-Hotels.html
Find 982 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 48 hotels in Burkina Faso.
Travel
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Burkina Faso Travel Warning
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/burkina-faso-travel-warning.html
Citizens who decide to remain in Burkina Faso despite this travel warning should maintain situational awareness at all times and register their presence within Burkina Faso with their Embassy
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Burkina Faso Travel Guide and Travel Information
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/burkina-faso
Expert Burkina Faso travel guide including detailed information about everything you need to know about Burkina Faso.