Tunisia’s Economic Challenges After the Revolution

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Tunisia's Economic Challenges After the Revolution
Tunisia's Economic Challenges After the Revolution

Since the 2011 revolutions that overthrew the autocracy and brought a democratic government, many economic indicators in the country have weakened and state borrowing has increased.

According to World Bank figures, economic growth, which was an average of 4.7% between 2000 and 2010, has been 1.8% on average since then.

The uprising also affected tourism. New public affairs, high salaries and increased subsidies put the economy under pressure. Since 2011, government debt has risen from 41% to 70% of gross domestic product.

Structural reforms to reduce bureaucracy, improve the performance of government agencies and services, and reduce corruption are expected to strengthen the business environment and generate revenue.

CENTER FOR AFRICAN STUDIES

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