Background: Governments have a central role to play in creating a food environment that will enable people to have and maintain healthy eating practices.
Objectives: This study analyzes public policies and government actions related to creating healthy food environments in Burkina Faso.
Methods: The Healthy Food Environment Policy Index tool used for this study has 2 components, 13 domains, and 56 indicators of good practice adapted to the Burkina Faso context.