Politics of Burkina Faso

In Burkina Faso, the type of government is a Provisional republic. In Burkina Faso, the legislative power is vested in a National Assembly. The head of the government is Roch Marc Christian Kaboré. The governmental structure of a country determines the manner in which laws are written, approved, and interpreted. Government type determines the manner in which elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Burkina Faso lasts until 1 January 2022. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The term of office of the head of state in Burkina Faso lasts until 01/01/2022. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Burkina Faso is 1.994. Due to strong law enforcement presence and high social responsibility, Burkina Faso is very safe by international standards. The strength of legal rights index for Burkina Faso is 6. Overall, it is considered to be rather adequate - bancrupcy and collateral laws are able to protect the rights of borrowers and lenders at least decently; credit information is msotly sufficient and generally available. In 2013, Burkina Faso received 1158.5 million USD in foreign aid. In 2014, the foreign aid amounted to 995.1 USD.

Government

In Burkina Faso, the head of the government is Roch Marc Christian Kaboré. The government system of Burkina Faso is a Provisional republic. In Burkina Faso, the legislative power is vested in a National Assembly; this is a Unicameral legislative body, and therefore a Unicameral National Assembly. According to the World Bank Group, the government effectiveness index of Burkina Faso is -0.56. This indicates that the government of Burkina Faso is ineffective. Public and civil services are severely handicapped, leading to potential for social and political upheaval.

Unions and alliances

This section deals with a list of unions Burkina Faso is a member of.

Burkina Faso is a member of the United Nations (UN). Burkina Faso is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Burkina Faso is a member of the International Monetery Fun (IMF). To read more about when Burkina Faso became a member of these unions and what additional political unions and alliances Burkina Faso is part of, click on Burkina Faso membership in international unions.

Freedom in Burkina Faso

With regard to political and civil freedoms, Burkina Faso is 2. Citizens in Burkina Faso experience partial freedom. While the majority of citizens are able to exercise their free will to a certain extent in Burkina Faso, some political engagement may be limited and certain population groups may be excluded from certain freedoms or expressions. To read more about freedom level in Burkina Faso click on Freedom in Burkina Faso.