Burkina Faso
ICT Profile
Ministry of Digital Economy, Posts, and Digital Transformation
Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes (ARCEP)
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Burkina Faso is a low-income Sahelian country with limited natural resources. Its economy is largely based on agriculture, although gold exports are on the rise. More than 40% of the population lives below the poverty line.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union have suspended Burkina Faso from their decision-making bodies until constitutional order is restored. However, ECOWAS and the transitional authorities have agreed to the 24-month transition timeline.
Since 2015, the country has been the target of terrorist attacks that have resulted in population displacements. While there were fewer than 50,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the country in January 2019, this number stood at over 1.8 million by December 31, 2022.
CFA franc
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Law on the general regulation of electronic communications networks and services
LOI N061-2009/AN
The Telecommunications Law of Burkina Faso governs the provision of telecommunications services, licensing requirements, interconnection, and consumer protection. It provides the legal framework for the telecommunications sector in the country.