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Burkina Faso

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EDC's Position

  • Responsive approach to business
  • Open under select programs, subject to regular approval criteria

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Country At A Glance

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Country Facts

Nominal GDP10.85 Billion USD
Population17.48 Million
Total Trade/GDP56.22%
CurrencyCommunate Financiere Africaine Franc (XOF)
Merchandise Imports from Canada66.63 Million CAD
Canadian direct investment639 Million CAD

EDC in Burkina Faso

Canadian companies assisted18
International buyers insured13
Business volume5.51 Million CAD

Business Environment

Trade is of high importance to the economic growth of Burkina Faso. In recent years, Burkina Faso has experienced growth in the mining sector, with gold accounting for the majority of the country's exports.  Potential exists for Canadian trade and investment in Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso is a member of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS).

Key Industries

  • Mining & Metals

How we can support your business

Through our Head Office operations in Ottawa, we provide support to Canadian companies planning on or currently doing business in Burkina Faso.

  • We are positioned to help Canadian companies through a range of financing and risk management services.
  • Learn more about EDC's service offering.
 

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