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Interviews & Viewpoints | Slim Chaker, Minister of Finance: Interview from The Report: Tunisia 2016
Articles & Analysis | Tunisia negotiating to abolish import quotas from The Report: Tunisia 2016
As with many other emerging markets in North Africa, Tunisia has long operated a quota system for imports of certain designated goods, both processed and unprocessed. Such measures are generally introduced in large part to reduce pressure on a country’s trade deficit, and in some cases, support the development of local industries. Tunisia saw...
Articles & Analysis | Government seeking to promote exports, while a new agreement with the EU is expected to positively impact Tunisian exports from The Report: Tunisia 2016
As part of efforts to promote economic development, reduce unemployment and bring down the country’s persistent current account deficit, the authorities are seeking to promote and develop exports. Tunisia’s 2016-20 development plan aims to raise the value of sales of goods abroad to 42% of GDP by 2020.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Yassine Brahim, Minister of Development, Investment and International Cooperation: Interview from The Report: Tunisia 2016
Articles & Analysis | Reforms in Tunisia focusing on streamlining the economy and boosting foreign investment from The Report: Tunisia 2016
One of the most developed and diversified economies in the region, Tunisia has for years attracted praise for relatively prudent management. With high urbanisation, well-maintained infrastructure, a strong education system, close trade links and a modest selection of natural resources, the country has an attractive macroeconomic profile.