Burundi is one of the poorest countries in the world. GDP per capita is about US$255, and more than two-thirds of the population lives below the poverty line. While the country is making some progress toward the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), chances of achieving them by 2015 are still limited

In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country

In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country

In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country