The 4th installment of financing from Burkina Faso brings to $165.8 million the total funds released under this aid program, according to the IMF in its press release. The institution welcomed to see the Burkinabe authorities have carried out a certain number of reforms planned as part of this fourth review.

The Fund also announced the validation of a new program, this time as part of its Resilience Fund and sustainability (RSF), which will run until September 2027 and for a amount of $124.3 million.

According to the IMF, the Burkinabe economy has grew by 5% last year and should continue its momentum, with a growth of 4.8% in 2026. Prices fell by 0.5% last year to cause of a fall in food prices but inflation is expected back to around 2% this year.

As a reminder, the IMF had An aid program for Burkina Faso approved in September 2023 for a total amount of $305 million in order to “strengthen the shock resistance and reduce poverty” in the country.