Burkina Faso has adopted a decree establishing the National Public-Private Consultation and Business Climate Improvement Framework (CNCPP-CA), according to a communiqué issued after the Council of Ministers meeting on Thursday, 26 March.
The new structure brings together the existing public-private consultation framework and the mechanism responsible for overseeing business climate reforms. Authorities said the merger is intended to streamline institutions and improve the efficient use of public resources.
Under its mandate, the CNCPP-CA will supervise both public-private dialogue and reforms aimed at improving the business environment. Its responsibilities will include approving annual reform plans, reviewing monitoring reports, and validating implementation plans linked to the national private sector development strategy.
The move comes shortly after the first ordinary session of the Public-Private Partnership Commission. The government is seeking to position public-private partnerships as an important financing instrument while limiting additional pressure on public debt.
As part of that effort, a programme of around 30 projects aligned with the national RELANCE plan has already been approved. The projects span several strategic sectors, including energy, infrastructure, health, security and industry.
In parallel, Burkina Faso has introduced a range of reforms aimed at making the business environment more attractive to investors. These measures include simplifying trade procedures, improving access to finance and debt recovery mechanisms, and promoting greater transparency through standardized invoicing.
Despite these efforts, challenges remain. In its 2025 country focus report, the African Development Bank said persistent security risks continue to affect the business climate by increasing uncertainty and discouraging investment. The report also identified infrastructure deficits and limited access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises as major constraints.
Overall, the creation of the CNCPP-CA signals Burkina Faso’s intention to strengthen coordination between the public and private sectors while advancing reforms designed to support investment and economic recovery.
