World Bank Vice President for West and Central Africa, Ousmane Diagana, began an official visit to Burkina Faso from October 1 to 3, 2026, and will proceed to Guinea from October 3 to 6, 2026. The purpose of his visit is to launch new Country Partnership Frameworks (CPFs) with the authorities of both countries. These strategic frameworks outline the cooperation priorities between the World Bank Group and the governments of Burkina Faso and Guinea for the coming years.
In Burkina Faso, the CPF for 2026-2031 aims to support job creation, improve access to basic social services, expand access to electricity, and enhance agricultural productivity. The framework seeks to strengthen the country's resilience while supporting the strategic priorities of the National Development Plan (RELANCE) for sustainable development. This plan is crucial for Burkina Faso's growth and development.
The CPF for Guinea, covering 2027-2033, focuses on job creation through improved economic governance, enhanced human capital, development of essential infrastructure, and promotion of private investments. This aligns with Guinea's national vision, Simandou 2040. The World Bank's engagement in both countries is centered on ensuring that growth translates into job creation and improved living standards for the population.
According to Ousmane Diagana, the new partnerships reflect a simple ambition: to make growth create more jobs and concretely improve people's lives. The World Bank Group will mobilize all its instruments to support this endeavor, focusing on strengthening human capital, developing essential infrastructure, and promoting a private sector that creates opportunities. The goal is to transform national priorities into tangible results, especially for young people and vulnerable communities.
During his mission, Diagana will meet with the highest authorities of both countries, as well as representatives from the private sector, civil society, and development partners. These meetings are crucial for aligning the World Bank's support with the specific needs and priorities of Burkina Faso and Guinea.
The World Bank's commitment to Burkina Faso and Guinea is significant, given the challenges both countries face in terms of development and resilience. By supporting the creation of jobs, improvement of social services, and development of infrastructure, the World Bank aims to have a lasting impact on the lives of the populations in both countries.
The launch of these new Country Partnership Frameworks marks a critical step in the World Bank's engagement with Burkina Faso and Guinea. By working closely with both countries, the World Bank seeks to ensure that its support contributes effectively to their development goals and improves the well-being of their citizens.
Key points
- The World Bank Vice President, Ousmane Diagana, launched new Country Partnership Frameworks with Burkina Faso and Guinea to support job creation, social services, and infrastructure development.
