It is expected that the objectives of the NIP for Burkina Faso will focus on combating drugs, crime and terrorism, with an expected time frame for implementation of three to four years. As a result, an assessment mission was conducted in April 2010 to pave the way for the elaboration of a National Integrated Programme. The possibility to develop a comprehensive UNODC technical assistance programme for the country was discussed and agreed on. In February 2010, UNODC's Executive Director visited Burkina Faso and met with the President. In June 2009, the National Committee to combat Drugs ('Comité National de lutte contre la drogue') sent a project proposal to UNODC aimed at strengthening the national capacities to combat drug trafficking in Burkina Faso. Overall, Burkina Faso would benefit from improved border control capacities given its status as a transit country. Other areas of concern for Burkina Faso are trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants, and terrorism. However, with the shifting of inland routes, it is necessary to prepare the country for a possible increase in drug trafficking. Regarding the drug and crime situation, there have been no significant seizures of cocaine reported in Burkina Faso to date. The last legislative elections took place in 2007 and the next presidential elections are scheduled for November 2010. After five coups d'état between the Burkina Faso's independence in 1960 and the coming to power of President Blaise Compare in 1987, the country has now stabilized and developed into a multi‐party democracy. Formerly known as the Republic of Upper Volta, the large landlocked state was renamed in 1984.

Burkina Faso has an estimated population of 15.5 million and shares 3,193 km of borders with six countries.

Upper volta country