by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 17, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: EU Promises €100 million for Pandemic Recovery Summary: Despite recent cautionary messaging from the European Union (EU) about Tunisia’s political direction, the EU has agreed to grant Tunisia €100 million to aid the country’s post-pandemic economic...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 17, 2022 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Trash Fire Highlights Sfax’s Waste Crisis Summary: On 15 November 2022, long-developing issues with waste management in the port city of Sfax came to a head as a trash fire burned, covering the city in smoke. Schools were closed and civil protection units...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 16, 2022 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Teachers Continue Protests, Disrupting Public School Operations Summary: Throughout the country, multiple groups of public school teachers have been protesting, leaving some schools without teachers. Grievances range from unpaid salaries and poor working...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 12, 2022 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Initial Moves toward Privatization With Sale of Iron and Steel Producer Summary: During the week of 7 November 2022, the Tunisian government reached an agreement to sell 60% or more of the capital of El Fouladh, an iron and steel producer. The sale will be...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 12, 2022 | Contingency
Car Accidents: Preparation and Response Car accidents happen frequently in Tunisia given the style of driving, as well as the challenges with congestion and infrastructure. We recommend consideration of the following in the unfortunate event you experience a car...