by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jun 2, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: $500 Million African Export-Import Bank Loan Approved Summary: On 1 June 2023, the Tunisian Parliament approved by majority vote an agreement to obtain a loan from the African Export-Import Bank, in the amount of $500 million US dollars. The agreement was...
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 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Nationalized Power Company Takes on Second Loan in a Month Summary: On 23 March 2023, the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (STEG) signed a joint loan agreement for 324 million dinars with six banks. The loan was signed at the BH Bank headquarters and...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 8, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: World Bank Aims to Assist Small Businesses with $120 Million Loan Summary: On 8 February 2023, the World Bank announced the approval of a $120 million loan to help address long-term financing needs for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Tunisia. The loan...
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...