IMF Predicts 4.3% Growth In Burundi’s Economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts a 4.3% boost in Burundi's economy this year, up from 2.7% in 2023. In their statement on Monday, the IMF explained that this growth is expected due to strong farming, productive investments, and ongoing reforms. They also noted that fuel shortages held back economic activity last year. Burundi, population of 12 million, relies heavily on income from farming, especially tea, and coffee. In 2022, the Russian-Ukrainian conflict impacted Burundi, causing inflation and spiking food and fuel prices. By the end of 2023, Burundi's foreign exchange reserves were $96.4 million, covering only 0.8 months of imports. The economy faced a foreign currency shortage after a 2015 political crisis when donors suspended aid. But now The European Union resumed financial support, and the United States committed to aid. The IMF mentioned that relief came from remittances and gold exports.
Other news
-
06.03.2024
China Set to Reveal GDP Goal, Avoids “Bazooka” Stimulus at Annual Political Meeting
-
29.02.2024
UAE's Haifin Sets Sights for AI-Powered Trade Finance Fraud Detection
-
27.02.2024
Global Instability Threatens World Economy, WTO Chief Warns
-
23.02.2024
Emerging economies struggle to service debts as growth stalls and rates rise
-
16.02.2024
Gaza Conflict and Red Sea Attacks Pose Economic Risks
-
05.02.2024
India Pushes for More Market Access in South Korea
-
05.02.2024
Sri Lanka Signs Free Trade Agreement With Thailand To Boost Economic Ties
-
30.01.2024
Red Sea Crisis May Trigger Egyptian Currency Devaluation, Warns S&P
-
29.01.2024
IMF Extends $941 Million Loan to Aid Kenya's Economic Struggles
-
25.01.2024
China Cuts Bank Reserve Requirements to Bolster Fragile Recovery
Exchange Rates
- 15.12.2024
- Find out more