by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 4, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Urgent Improvements Ordered at Port of Rades Summary: In early January 2023, urgent improvements were ordered to begin at the Port of Rades to address systemic issues impacting operations at Tunisia’s largest port. With approximately 60% of Tunisian’s...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 3, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Three-Year Economic Plan Leans on IMF Loan, Private Funding Summary: On 3 January 2023, the Tunisian government released a three-year economic development plan, with President Kais Saied referring to the plan as “prudent.” The plan presumed receipt of a...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 31, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Algeria Provides Stopgap Funding Following IMF Loan Delays Summary: In late December 2022, Algeria provided $200 million in financing and $100 million in aid as Tunisia continues to battle an economic crisis. Delays in the finalization of a $1.9 billion...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 20, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Following Election, France Pushes for Resumption of IMF Talks Summary: On 19 December 2022, the French government called for resumption of talks between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Tunisian government. The call comes following a delay in...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 18, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: European Investment Bank Commits 220 Million in Loans Summary: On 18 December 2022, the European Investment Bank (EIB) committed to two loans to Tunisia totaling €220 million to help bolster the country’s food security and electrical infrastructure. The...