Publication: Tunisia's Global Integration : A Second Generation of Reforms to Boost Growth and Employment
Date
2009
ISSN
Published
2009
Author(s)
World Bank
Abstract
This study on a world integration for
Tunisia attempts to contribute to the achievement of the
growth of the 11th development plan. It first takes stock of
past integration policies, outlining policies implemented
and assessing their impact on foreign direct investments
(FDI), exports and employment. Then, it examines the current
challenges of integration of Tunisia, which is both global
and multisectoral pursuant to the actual creation of a free
trade area with Europe for industrial products in January
2008. In the light of challenges expected, another
generation of integration reform is identified to further
improve the positioning of a competitive Tunisia and realize
the potential growth in services. The report contains four
chapters. Chapter one analyzes integration policies
implemented since the early 70s and evaluates the impact
thereof on the FDI, exports and employment. Chapter two
examines the current challenges and major reforms necessary
to correct the side-effects of past integration policies.
Chapter three attempts to identify the reforms necessary to
improve quality and lower prices of services. Finally,
chapter four examines the prospects for export of
professional services (accounting, auditing, legal services)
and health by Tunisia, which showed a real capacity to
compete in these areas in recent years.
Citation
“World Bank. 2009. Tunisia's Global Integration : A Second Generation of Reforms to Boost Growth and Employment. © Washington, DC : World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/6298 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”