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Record Nr.

UNINA9910463506603321

Titolo

Burundi : 2014 article IV consultation, fifth review under the three-year arrangement under the extended credit facility; and request for modification of performance criteria-staff report; press release; and statement by the Executive Director for Burundi / / International Monetary Fund

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, District of Columbia : , : International Monetary Fund, , 2014

©2014

ISBN

1-4983-9784-0

1-4983-5704-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (93 p.)

Collana

IMF Country Report ; ; Number 14/293

Disciplina

338.9675720091734

Soggetti

Economic indicators - Burundi

Economic forecasting - Burundi

Electronic books.

Burundi Economic conditions

Burundi Economic policy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; CONTENTS; RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION; OUTLOOK AND RISKS; POLICY DISCUSSIONS; A. Expanding Fiscal Space and Mitigating Risks; B. Improving the Transmission of Monetary Policy and Allowing Greater Exchange Rate Flexibility; BOXES; 1. Fiscal Risks in Burundi; C. Improving Competitiveness and Allowing Greater Exchange Rate Flexibility; D. Safeguarding Financial Sector Soundness; 2: Burundi External Competitiveness Assessment, 2013; E. Other Structural Reforms: Achieving Inclusive Broad-Based Growth and Enhancing Competitiveness; PROGRAM ISSUES

3. Burundi Electricity Sector Developments 4. Spotlight on Quick Wins; STAFF APPRAISAL; FIGURES; 1. Recent Developments, 2008-14; 2. Monetary Developments, 2008-14; 3. Fiscal Developments, 2009-14;



TABLES; 1. Selected Economic and Financial Indicators, 2012-17; 2a. Central Government Operations, 2012-17 (BIF billion); 2b. Central Government Operations, 2012-17; 3. Monetary Survey, 2012-15; 4. Central Bank Accounts, 2012-14; 5. Balance of Payments, 2012-17; 6. Indicators of Capacity to Repay the Fund, 2014-25; 7. Tentative Schedule of ECF Disbursements and Reviews, 2012-15

8. Banking Systems Soundness Indicators, 2009-2014 ANNEXES; I. Risk Assessment Matrix (RAM); II. Impediments to Growth; III. Deepening Burundi's Financial Intermediation; APPENDIX; I. Letter of Intent; Attachment I. Amendments to the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies; Attachment II. Amendments to the Technical Memorandum of Understanding

Sommario/riassunto

KEY ISSUES Context: Since the last Article IV Consultation in 2012, notable progress has been achieved to enhance macroeconomic stability, underpinned by the Fund-supported program. However, continued progress could be tested as the country faces a more challenging environment, due to increasing social and political tensions and frequent strikes in the run-up to the 2015 elections. Moreover, recent political developments reinforce uncertainties surrounding external budget support.Program: The Executive Board approved the three-year arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) on January