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IMF, Economists Urge Burundi to Unify Exchange Rates Amid Economic Strains

Burundi’s widening exchange rate gap has distorted the economy for years, with experts calling for reforms to address shortages, rising prices and market...

ByJuly 28, 2026
Finance

IMF Warns of Persistent Inflation, Economic Distortions in Burundi Amid Reform Stagnation

Monetary financing, low reserves, and a dual exchange rate system risk derailing Burundi’s economic recovery, says the International Monetary Fund.

ByApril 16, 2025

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