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Investment in Tunisia's port infrastructure boosting regional competitiveness
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A developed port infrastructure has been critical in allowing Tunisia to create a place for itself in international commerce. Roughly 98% of Tunisian trade goes through its port network, but lack of investment has made parts of the infrastructure inefficient, a situation authorities are seeking to reverse through a set of ambitious investment programmes targeting seaports along the country’s…

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Stability and new routes drive up Tunisia's transport and air traffic
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Critical in securing international connections for both tourism and business travellers, Tunisia’s air transport sector has closely followed the country’s economic expansion over the past two decades. Post-revolution instability and the 2015 terrorist attacks on tourism resorts along its Mediterranean coast badly affected international passenger figures. However, the return of international…

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Stability required to rejuvenate Tunisia's phosphate industry
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A historically important contributor to the economy, phosphate mining continues to show mixed signs following years of underperformance. Seven years after Tunisia’s revolution, phosphate mining and the operations of state-owned Compagnie des Phosphates de Gafsa (CPG) remain marred by the loss of the country’s position in international markets. Instability during that time led to a sharp reduction…

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Large-scale solar energy project in Tunisia will export electricity to Europe
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In an effort to address high energy production costs and increase the use of renewable sources, a delayed project to build Tunisia’s first large-scale solar energy farm is now under way. The farm, set to be developed by UK firm TuNur, was approved in 2012, not long after the country’s revolution. Ongoing political and economic instability led to interruptions in the project’s development, but…

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Easing delivery of Tunisia's state services unlocking digital growth
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To accelerate the development of the IT sector, the authorities launched the Tunisie Digitale 2020 programme, which is part of the National Strategic Plan (Plan National Stratégique, PNS) to develop and support the economy. Tunisie Digitale was initially meant to cover the 2014-18 period, although authorities extended its implementation to 2020. Its main goal is to accelerate the growth of IT infrastructure…

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Exports and internationalisation presenting opportunities for Tunisia's pharmaceutical manufacturers
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The combination of a domestic market categorised by high expenditure on health care and regional export possibilities has made Tunisia’s pharmaceuticals industry one of the country’s most successful segments. According to a report from the World Bank, the country’s pharmaceuticals market grew at an annual average of 15% between 1990 and 2013. This growth was largely driven by privatisation and…

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Tunisia's regulators look to overcome obstacles to e-commerce payment and access
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While prospects for Tunisian retail are improving, the sector has faced challenges in shifting online. Mostly due to online payment limitations, but also to a certain degree of mistrust of online purchases, Tunisia’s e-commerce market remains underdeveloped. Recent state intervention and the rise of e-commerce start-ups have helped to improve the environment; however, more targeted action may be…

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Tunisia's textile producers making plans in the context of increased regional competition
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With a track record of employment creation outside the capital and strong export figures, textile manufacturing has long been a significant part of the national economy. A combination of competitive labour costs, well-trained human resources and proximity to European markets has made Tunisia a preferred destination for clothing manufacturers. Taking advantage of the offshoring regime established in…

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Tunisia's government incentives fuel expansion of domestic tourism market
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In recent years Tunisia’s tourism sector has turned increasingly towards the domestic market, with 50% of hotel occupancy coming from Tunisian nationals; allowing the sector a 20% increase in overnight stays. The stability of the domestic market, in addition to government-facilitated specialty rates for domestic citizens seeking accommodation, have enabled the sector to remain buoyant. Stable While…

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Emerging markets and returning traditional partners breathe life into Tunisia's tourism sector
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Following a reduction in international arrivals between 2015 and 2016, tourism in Tunisia is rebounding. This shift is due to a combination of rising visitor figures from emerging markets and the recovery of visitor numbers from traditional locations. Foreign tourism spending increased 15.1% in 2017 to reach TD4.4bn (€1.7bn), while numbers of international tourists rose 23.2% to 7.05m, a figure that…