Burkina Faso

The Government Portal of Burkina Faso provides current and future plans for the country as well as government resources. There is also a section that outlines foreign direct investment opportunities and resources in Burkina Faso. Site is available only in French.

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts, also known as Ministere du Commerce de la Promotion de l'Entreprise et de L'Artisanat, is the government arm that promotes and regulates the development and growth of businesses in Burkina Faso. The site provides information on the ministry's policy and plans, as well as online documents and a news section. Site available only in French.

The Burkina Faso National Institute of Statistics and Demography is an organization under the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Structural and trend data are provided, as well as a catalog of publications. Site is only available in French.

The Central Bank of the West African States (BCEAO) is the standard central bank of the eight member states which form the West African Economic and the Monetary Union: Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, and Togo. The site provides information about monetary policy and markets, financial stability, payment systems, and the banking and financial system. In addition, the site offers relevant publications, research and studies, and an economic and financial database.

The website of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Burkina Faso provides information on developing a business and investing in the country. Information on banking, regulations, and cost factors is provided. 

The Regional Stock Exchange (BRVM) is a specialized financial institution with a public service mission for each African country of the Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). It is responsible for organizing and ensuring the completion of security transactions and informing regional investors. The BRVM site contains current market data, listings, information about stakeholders, company reports, important regulatory documents, and numerous forms of downloadable media.