01736cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF013430 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781475563757 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. African Dept. Burundi : Second Review Under the Extended Credit Facility-Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2013. 1 online resource (78 pages) IMF Staff Country Reports <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students The Burundian economy faced several adverse shocks. The government responded by allowing greater exchange rate flexibility and by tightening its monetary policy. The fiscal stance was in line with the program, and program implementation has been broadly satisfactory despite difficult circumstances. Sustaining revenue mobilization remains a top priority. Public financial management needs to be bolstered significantly and the country remains at high risk of debt distress, underscoring the importance of reinforcing debt management. Monetary policy should remain tight until inflation falls. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2013/064 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2013/064/002.2013.issue-064-en.xml IMF e-Library