The government of **Burkina Faso** is planning to increase public spending in 2027 as part of its R.E.L.A.N.C.E plan, which aims to boost economic development. The plan focuses on areas such as agriculture, industrialization, defense, and basic social services. The draft Finance Law for 2027, presented by Minister of Economy and Finance Aboubakar Nacanabo, predicts revenues of 4200 billion CFA francs (approximately 7.16 billion dollars) and spending of 4800 billion CFA francs (8.2 billion dollars). This would represent a 22.5 percent increase in spending compared to the initial 2026 budget. The government also plans to revise the General Tax Code to lower taxes on the sale of eggs, travel agencies, and state-owned companies, though the exact effect of these changes on public revenues is still unclear. According to data shared with the Council of Ministers on October 8, 2026, the real growth of **Burkina Faso**'s gross domestic product (GDP) for 2026 is estimated at 6 percent, up from a previous forecast of 5.7 percent. Revenues collected in the first half of 2026 reached 1972.85 billion CFA francs, compared to 1562.05 billion during the same period in 2025, marking an increase of about 26.3 percent. The 2026 budget was set with 3431.5 billion in revenues and 3918.3 billion in expenditures, resulting in a projected deficit of 486.8 billion CFA francs. In June 2026, the **International Monetary Fund (IMF)** reported that **Burkina Faso**'s overall budget deficit had decreased from 5.8 percent of GDP in 2024 to 1.8 percent in 2025, showing improvement in managing public finances. The government now faces the challenge of funding its 2027 priorities while keeping this budgetary progress on track. This requires careful planning to ensure that increased spending does not lead to a significant rise in the budget deficit.