Burkina Faso

The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is implementing the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Burkina Electoral Support Program (BESP). The BESP project is part of the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS) and is carried out in collaboration with the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and local civil society organizations. This four-year program, which provides technical expertise, as well as engagement with state and non-state actors, began in July 2023 and will run through 2027.

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Elections in Burkina Faso: 2020 General Elections On Sunday, November 22, Burkinabè voters will go to the polls for presidential, legislative and provincial elections. The elections constitute a rare window of opportunity for democratic consolidation and progress in Burkina Faso. November 17, 2020

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Advancing Women, Peace and Security Agenda in the Sahel IFES partnered with the Research Network on Peace Operations to support women working on women, peace and security issues from across the Sahel region and Côte d’Ivoire during a training held from March 7-10 in Burkina Faso. April 16, 2019

Elections in Burkina Faso: 2017 Municipal Elections On May 28, Burkinabé voters in 19 communes will elect municipal councilors, who will in turn elect their mayors and deputy mayors. To help you understand this important electoral process, check out IFES' FAQs. May 19, 2017

Elections in Burkina Faso: 2016 Municipal Elections On May 22, Burkinabe voters will elect Municipal Councilors, who will in turn elect their Mayors and Deputy Mayors. In total, 19,624 seats will be contested in 9,299 electoral districts. May 20, 2016

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A Look at Burkina Faso’s November General Elections On November 29, citizens of Burkina Faso headed to the polls to elect their next President and Deputies who will represent them in the National Assembly. December 4, 2015

Elections in Burkina Faso: November 29 General Elections On November 29, citizens of Burkina Faso will head to the polls to elect their next President and Deputies who will represent them in the National Assembly. These elections were originally scheduled for October 11, 2015, but were postponed until November 29 due to a coup d’état on September 17. November 24, 2015

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Giles Saphy

Giles Saphy Country Director, Burkina Faso