国际货币基金组织：布隆迪：2026年第四条协商新闻稿员工报告（英文版）

Context. Burundi is a fragile, low‑income country facing structural challenges, including weak institutions and high vulnerability to external shocks. The legacy of the 2015 crisis and the conflict in neighboring DRC constrain development. Recent years have been characterized by low growth, high and volatile inflation, shortages, and external imbalances. A positive terms of trade shock since 2025, together with a fiscal adjustment in FY2025/26 have helped reduce imbalances and improve economi