Tunisia’s GDP totalled TD84.3bn (€36.2bn) in 2015, expanding at a rate of 0.8%, down from growth of 2.3% the year before. The fall was due to a variety of external factors, including two terrorist incidents that negatively affected the tourism sector in particular and shook business confidence more generally. However, growth picked up somewhat in 2016, standing at 1%, 1.4% and 1.3% in the firs
Interview:Radhi Meddeb To what extent does Tunisia promote energy efficiency in its construction industry? RADHI MEDDEB: Today, at the international level, there is awareness of the necessity to save energy and to build energy-efficient infrastructure or even construction projects that produce energy. In Tunisia, however, this approach is not yet integrated, neither at the regulatory nor at…
The Tunisian real estate development industry is fragmented, with a large number of developers for a comparatively small market. Property and especially land prices have seen consistently strong growth in recent years, but 2015 was a difficult year for developers due to factors such as rising construction costs, land shortages and reduced banking sector liquidity; however industry figures indicate…
Unlike many economies elsewhere on the continent, Tunisia’s construction market is dominated by local firms, which are also becoming increasingly active abroad, not only in nearby countries like neighbouring Algeria, but also in parts of West Africa. The domestic market is primarily driven by government investment and, following a slowdown in 2015 – a result, in part, of low implementation rates…
With Tunisia’s young population and well-maintained infrastructure, there is the opportunity for strong economic development. The establishment of democratic rule in the country should also be a major boon in terms of creating a positive business environment characterized by the strong rule of law. Tunisia has a deserved reputation for stability and moderation, and while the political dialogue w
Unlike many economies elsewhere on the continent, Tunisia’s construction market is dominated by local firms, which are also becoming increasingly active abroad, not only in nearby countries like neighbouring Algeria, but also in parts of West Africa. The domestic market is primarily driven by government investment and, following a slowdown in 2015 – a result, in part, of low implementation rates…
In EnglishDepuis les récentes élections en Tunisie, les hauts fonctionnaires voient sous un nouvel angle les exigences relatives à la passation de marchés et à la participation locale dans le secteur des travaux publics et de la construction ; des plans visant à renforcer les compétences des petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) et des ouvriers locaux ont été mis en œuvre afin de donner aux…
