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Macroeconomic Forecast Burundi

July 2008 | Macroeconomic Forecasts

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BMI View: We are forecasting real GDP growth of 5.4% in 2008 followed by 4.8% in 2009. Agricultural exports, especially coffee, will remain the key driver.

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