by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 16, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Italy, France Remain Focused on Addressing Irregular Migration Summary: In mid-May, the Italian Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi praised Tunisia’s efforts to stem the flow of irregular migrants to Europe following an official visit to Tunis....
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 3, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: IMF Deal Progressing Despite Saied Administration’s Skepticism Summary: During a 2 May 2023 interview, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director for the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia, Jihad Azour, commented positively about progress...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 17, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Loan Deal Revival Planned Despite President’s Skepticism Summary: From 10 – 16 April 2023, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) held their 2023 Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, an event at which Tunisia was represented by the Minister...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 7, 2023 | Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Saied Makes Strongest Statements Yet Against IMF Bailout Summary: On 6 April 2023, President Kais Saied indicated in a press conference his strongest opposition yet to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan deal and its requirements for economic reform....
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 24, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Italy Leads Push for IMF Deal Hoping to Stem Migrant Flows Summary: In recent weeks, Italy has been pressing hard for progress on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan to Tunisia, with the country’s senior leaders stressing the necessity of avoiding...
