Since April 3, 2026, Burkina Faso has taken a decisive step in modernizing its public finances with the launch of two major digital platforms: e-BDT and LANAYA. Led by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, these solutions aim to digitize procedures, shorten processing times, and bring the financial administration closer to users, partner government agencies, and economic operators.
e-BDT: A Multi-Channel Online Bank for the Treasury
e-BDT (Banque de dépôts du Trésor – Treasury Deposit Bank) is a multi-channel online banking platform, accessible via the web and mobile applications (Android and iOS). It allows Treasury clients—government agencies, local authorities, NGOs, associations, and other beneficiaries of public funding—to manage their accounts and transactions 24/7, without having to travel to a physical location.
Key features include:
- Real-time access to bank balances and account statements.
- Issuance of account statements, credit advice, and other supporting documents.
- Secure transmission of wire transfer orders and transaction tracking.
This paperless system reduces the administrative burden on Treasury Deposit Bank staff while enhancing the responsiveness and transparency of financial flows.
LANAYA: Online Public Expenditure Processing
LANAYA is an online processing platform dedicated to managing public expenditure. Available at https://lanaya.finances.bf/, it allows suppliers, service providers, and government partners to submit their invoices and files online and then track their processing in real time.
LANAYA’s key modules are:
- Invoice Tracking: a secure space where users can view the progress of each file (receipt, review, validation, payment).
- Paperless procedures: Certain administrative processes can be completed entirely online, including back-and-forth communication and processing times.
This traceability strengthens trust in the management of public payments and paves the way for better financial governance.
A digital strategy for financial inclusion
The launch of e-BDT and LANAYA is part of a broader strategy to digitize public services in Burkina Faso, which already relies on other initiatives such as FASO ARZEKA, the national digital payment platform for tax collection and public revenue mobilization via mobile money and other electronic channels.
Specifically, these digital tools aim to:
- Reduce payment and processing times.
- Centralize financial flows for greater visibility and transparency.
- Promote financial inclusion, particularly in rural areas, where mobile solutions have become a major driver for access to banking and financial services.
Challenges and Prospects for Financial Administration
While Burkina Faso is still lagging behind in deploying a digital financial ecosystem as robust as some of its neighbors, current reforms demonstrate a clear commitment to adapting the State to the demands of speed, security, and traceability.
The next challenges lie particularly in:
- Securing data and protecting users against fraud and risks associated with digital financial services.
- Upskilling public officials and raising awareness among rural populations about new tools.
- The seamless integration of e-BDT, LANAYA, FASO ARZEKA, and existing banking and mobile operator systems.
By making the State a fully digitalized player in public finance, Burkina Faso is paving the way for a more efficient, more inclusive administration, better prepared for the constraints of a complex security and economic environment.
