## IMF Holds Informal Board Briefing on Burundi

_IMF News, February 14, 2018_

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## Bibliographic details
- Published: February 14, 2018

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### Briefing overview
- On January 17, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was briefed by staff on economic and social developments in Burundi.
- The Country’s Article IV consultation is delayed by 24 months.
- Informal sessions to brief the Board are based on information available to the staff.

### Procedural context
- Informal sessions are held for members whose Article IV consultations are delayed by more than 18 months.
- Press Release No. 18/54
- Publication date: February 14, 2018

### Media contact
- IMF Communications Department
- MEDIA RELATIONS
- PRESS OFFICER: Lucie Mboto Fouda
- Phone: +1 202 623-7100
- Email: MEDIA@IMF.org

*Source: IMF press release dated February 14, 2018.*

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