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Nabil Smida, Chairman and CEO, Société Nationale de Distribution des Pétroles AGIL: Interview
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Interview: Nabil Smida, Chairman and CEO, Société Nationale de Distribution des Pétroles AGIL What investments are necessary to further develop Tunisia’s local storage capacity? NABIL SMIDA: In 2017 we completed our liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage centre in the governorate of Gabès, in the south of Tunisia. With six spheres and a 12, 000-tonne total capacity, the centre doubled its storage…
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Moncef Harrabi, Chairman, Société Tunisienne de l’Electricité et du Gaz (STEG): Interview
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Interview:Moncef Harrabi, Chairman, Société Tunisienne de l’Electricité et du Gaz (STEG) What strategies are in place to meet the increasing demand for energy in Tunisia? MONCEF HARRABI: During the summer of 2017 energy consumption in Tunisia reached an all-time high of 4025 MW. This was a result of the heatwave that hit the country in July, with temperatures reaching as high as 47°C.…
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Slim Feriani, Minister of Industry and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: Interview
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Interview: Slim Feriani, Minister of Industry and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises What are Tunisia’s goals with respect to industrial zone development over the coming years? SLIM FERIANI: Since 1973 Tunisia has established a total of 146 industrial zones. The goal is to create 69 more by 2020, of which 39 will be funded by the Industrial Land Agency, and the rest either by regional councils…
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Nabil Chaibi, CEO, Ulysse Hyper Distribution – Carrefour Tunisie: Interview
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Interview:Nabil Chaibi, CEO, Ulysse Hyper Distribution – Carrefour Tunisie How can grocery retailers adapt to changes in consumer behaviour and expectations? NABIL CHAIBI: In these times of rampant inflation and declining purchasing power, Tunisian consumers are now, more than ever, in search of lower prices and an optimum price-quality ratio. The development of private labels is essential…
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Ahmed Khalaf, General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Tunisia: Interview
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Interview:Ahmed Khalaf, General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Tunisia How can Tunisia differentiate itself from other countries as a luxury tourism destination? AHMED KHALAF: Luxury tourists nowadays are looking for more than nice hotels; they demand a unique experience in an authentic setting. Tunisia stands out in this regard, as it is located in the North African riviera, with Mediterranean…
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Chokri Bayoudh, CEO, Office Nationale de l’Huile d’Olive: Interview
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Interview:Chokri Bayoudh, CEO, Office Nationale de l’Huile d’Olive How can Tunisia secure its global position as the second-largest exporter of olive oil? CHOKRI BAYOUDH: To date, Tunisia has been the second-largest olive oil producer in the world after the EU, and represents 8% of the global production of olive oil. Tunisian olive oil also represents between 20-25% of global olive oil…
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Hatem Ben Salem, Minister of Education: Interview
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Interview:Hatem Ben Salem, Minister of Education What are the priority areas of reform for the Ministry of Education (MoE) in 2018? HATEM BEN SALEM: Education has been a priority for the government since Tunisia gained independence as it is a matter that affects the future of the entire population. The sector is, however, in need of reform to meet new educational demands and improve quality.…
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President Beji Caid Essebsi, President of Tunisia: Viewpoint
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Viewpoint:Beji Caid Essebsi We are encouraged by the better economic performance achieved by Tunisia during the year 2017. The GDP growth rate reached 2% that year, while in the preceding years it did not exceed the 1% mark. In 2018 we hope to attain a GDP growth rate of 3%. We will continue working to achieve better results despite the constraints we continue to face, and we will pursue even…
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Moncef Boussannouga Zammouri, Managing Partner, KPMG: Viewpoint
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Viewpoint:Moncef Boussannouga Zammouri Economists have argued for easing taxes as a means to accelerate economic growth. Despite the adoption of the euro as a common currency, eurozone countries have maintained their independence in terms of fiscal instruments, adapting taxes to their objectives of economic growth and social distribution. Small countries like Ireland, Malta, Luxembourg and the…
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Ghazi Meziou, Associate Lawyer, Meziou Knani & Khlif: Viewpoint
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Viewpoint:Ghazi Meziou Since the conclusion of the 2011 Jasmine revolution, Tunisia has carried out several major reforms, including the adoption of a new constitution, the freeing of the press, the implementation of new banking regulations and an overhaul of the legal framework for investment, among others. Several additional legislative projects are under way at various stages of development,…