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.

This site provides an historical perspective on the development of the Burkina Faso economy.

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.

Cotton is the mainstay of the country’s economy, earning over 200 million dollars in revenue each year.

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. 

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. 

A comprehensive report from the World Bank on starting a company in Burkina Faso

A comprehensive report from the World Bank on starting a company in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso personal income tax rate is 2% – 30%.

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.

The median corporate tax rate in 2015 was 44.5%

Comprehensive Information on Burkina Faso Visa Requirements

Learn more about Burkina Faso’s visa requirement for travel.

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.

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. 

Telecommunications in Burkina Faso include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet. Radio is the country’s most popular communications medium

Tips on getting to and getting around Burkina Faso from real travelers and locals.

This site from the US Library of Congress provides links to a broad range of legal information for Burkina Faso

This site from the US Library of Congress provides links to a broad range of legal information for Burkina Faso

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. 

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. 

Discover the complete list of Burkina Faso’s public holidays for 2016 and 2017

This site provides an interactive map to show average annual temperatures and monthly precipitation and sunshine

Up-to-date cost of living comparisons!

See “People and Society” on this CIA site

This site provides a broad range of demographic information and statistics

Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Burkina Faso – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, protocol, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.

Burkina Faso holidays 2016, bank holidays, nationalholidays, official holiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations

Detailed climate information for Ouagadougou, the capital city

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. 

Before you visit Burkina Faso, visit TripAdvisorfor the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers.

West Africa has been a hot-bed of political tensions for decades. Few can remember a peaceful time, and Burkina Faso is no different. 

Burkina Faso can be defined as a non-expensive destination for travellers when compared to the rest of the countries on the African continent.

A description of the international school in Ouagadougou from the US Department of State

Latest travel advice for Burkina Faso from the UK government including safety and security

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.

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.

A summary of import regulations for Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border

Travelocity has over 9 Ouagadougou hotels to choose from to give you the best deal possible.

Find 982 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 48 hotels in Burkina Faso.

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 

Expert Burkina Faso travel guide including detailed information about everything you need to know about Burkina Faso.