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Tunisia's new budget law builds on existing tax and legal investment framework
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Combining its strategic geographical location, a highly skilled labour force and competitive costs, Tunisia has always been a popular destination for foreign investors. Indeed, the country has positioned itself as a springboard for those looking to get involved in the African market and a centre for business process outsourcing. Committed to furthering its goals, the country has put in place legislation…

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A breakdown of legal protections for minority shareholders in Tunisia
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No major economic legislation was established in 2017 as policymakers remained focused on completing the implementation of a new investment framework, which was enacted on April 1, 2017 with the New Investment Law. Under the old framework, foreign investment was subject to government authorisation. There were, however, broad exceptions to this principle, and a list of areas open to foreign investment…

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Selected hotels in Tunisia
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NOVOTEL TUNIS MOHAMED V 44 Avenue Mohamed V 1002 Tunis T: (71) 142 900/830 500 F: (71) 832 555 www.accorhotels.com h6145@accor.com Rooms: 126 rooms, including superior and executive rooms, and suites. Business & Conference Facilities: 14 meeting spaces, with combined capacity of 350 people, including a 185-sq-metre, multi-purpose room. All rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, LCD projectors, screens,…
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Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank (AfDB): Interview
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Interview: Akinwumi Adesina What has been done to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) entering the formal sector of Africa’s economy? AKINWUMIADESINA: The AfDB estimates that the informal economy in Africa accounts for 50-80% of GDP, 60-80% of employment and as much as 90% of new jobs. The quality of the regulatory framework is vital in a firm’s decision to join the formal…
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Youssef Chahed, Head of Government: Interview
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Interview:Youssef Chahed How can Tunisia secure a 5% GDP growth rate? YOUSSEF CHAHED: From the revolution to 2016, Tunisia’s GDP growth averaged 1% per year. In 2017 we increased this to above 2%, and we expect 3% in 2018 and 5% by 2020. To achieve this, we need to relaunch the three main growth drivers: investment, exports and production. In 2017 investments increased by 11% on 2016, and…
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Samir Majoul, President, Tunisian Union of Industry: Interview
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Interview: Samir Majou What efforts are necessary to stimulate growth for private enterprises in the country? MAJOUL: Tunisia needs to turn its focus to support private sector enterprises instead of public ones. Currently, the large public sector is a burden on the finances of the country. The government has at least one company in every sector of the economy, and many of these are unprofitable.…
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Walid Saibi, General Manager, Tunisie Valeurs: Interview
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Interview:Walid Saibi How could changes to the country’s capital markets help Tunisia become a financial centre? WALID SAIBI: In its day-to-day functioning, Tunisian capital markets are comparable to those of any emerging country. Overall, the stock exchange responds well and functions adequately. However, in order for Tunisia to become a financial centre, the Tunis Stock Exchange (Bourse…
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Bilel Sahnoun, CEO, Tunis Stock Exchange (Bourse des Valeurs Mobilières de Tunis, BVMT): Interview
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Interiew:Bilel Sahnoun What incentives are necessary to increase the number of listed companies on the BVMT? BILEL SAHNOUN: There are two main fiscal incentives in place for companies to enter the stock exchange. First, companies floating more than 30% of their equity capital pay tax at a rate of 15% instead of 25% for the five years following their initial public offering (IPO). Second, gains…
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Hassène Feki, CEO, STAR Assurances: Interview
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Interview:Hassène Feki How should Tunisia’s new insurance code be reformed to modernise the sector? HASSÈNEFEKI: With more than 20 insurance companies, the sector is saturated with too many actors for such a small market. The industry needs to be consolidated through more rigorous regulation that establishes stricter solvability rules for companies. While writing the new insurance…
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Lamia Ben Mahmoud, CEO and Chairman, Tunis Re: Interview
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Interview:Lamia Ben Mahmoud How would you characterise the current state and the evolution of the sector? LAMIA BEN MAHMOUD: The sector has managed to generate growth and confirm its solvency throughout the difficult economic times following the 2011 revolution. However, since 2012 the sector has seen an annual growth rate of 8%, which is slower compared to pre-revolution times. There has been…