Tunisia

The centralisation of power in the presidency and high levels of censorship mean that the threat to policy continuity remains minimal in the short term in Tunisia. At the same time,... 2007-08-23

The latest figures released by the Institut National De La Statistique are testament to the robust and increasingly diverse Tunisian economy and in line with our positive outlook.... 2007-07-05

Q107 figures released by the statistics agency back our view of a robust Tunisian economy. Real growth picked up to 6.43% y-o-y in Q107, with strong manufacturing (5.71%), services... 2007-07-03

Public unrest is rare in Tunisia, although the country remains heavily censored and closed politically. Still, the concentration of power within the presidency means the risks to... 2007-06-26

The IMF's recent statement on the 2007 Article IV Consultation with Tunisia chimes with our view of the country's prudent management of the economy and its achievements in sustaining... 2007-06-20

While Tunisia's closed political system dents its long-term political ratings, the concentration of executive power in the president's office ensures policy continuity - a factor... 2007-06-06

With consistent and elevated growth for over a decade, we maintain our bullish view on the Tunisian economy, which should expand at a rate of 5% this year. This is only slightly lower... 2007-06-06

Despite concerns regarding a growing terrorist threat in Tunisian and the Maghreb generally, we remain sanguine with regards to ongoing political stability in the country. Armed clashes... 2007-05-22

Largely unhindered decision making ability, policy continuity and limited social unrest underline Tunisia's high score in our new short term political risk ratings. High unemployment,... 2007-05-04

With consistent and elevated growth for over a decade, we maintain our bullish view on the Tunisian economy, which should expand at a rate of 5% this year. This is only slightly lower... 2007-05-04