by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 2, 2023 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Transport Workers Strike, Halting Metro and Bus Service Summary: On 2 January 2023, ground transportation workers held a strike in protest of delayed wage payments. Metro and bus employees did not work, disrupting transport throughout the capital city of...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 1, 2023 | Contingency
Cyber Basics: Simple Steps and Awareness Cyber security is an increasingly high-profile threat to enterprises and individuals regardless of location or profile. However, a few basic steps can defend against most threats. Here are some basic reminders: Leverage...
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 30, 2022 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Central Bank Raises Interest Rates Again as 10% Inflation Looms Summary: On 30 December 2022, the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) announced an increase in interest rates intended to counter inflation estimated to reach 10% in 2023. The rise in rates was the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 30, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Italian Firm Decries New Taxes Outlined in 2023 Budget Summary: In late December 2022, following the release of the 2023 Finance Law including the national budget, the Tunisian subsidiary of Italian firm Minerali Industrali announced plans to close two...
