Tunisia

Tunisia scores considerably highly in our short-term political risk rating in part reflecting an improving economic picture and wealth. Since the mid-1990s the economy has expanded... 2006-10-03

As predicted by BMI, Tunisia's central bank lifted its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) from 5.00% to 5.25% in an effort to combat inflationary pressure. The consumer... 2006-10-02

We recently revised downwards our forecasts for Tunisia's external debt burden to US$13.84bn, or 46.5% of GDP, in 2006, on the back of the government's pledge to pre-pay US$1.56bn... 2006-08-31

The main factor threatening an otherwise very stable political situation remains the frequent allegations of government crackdowns on free speech. Most recently, Reporters Without... 2006-08-31

BMI View: Real GDP growth will remain robust, averaging around 5.0% over the forecast period. A strong Q106 performance, as well as the possibility of a tourism boost prompted by... 2006-08-10

BMI View: We do not believe that allegations of anti-democratic practices in Tunisia will threaten the stability of the ben Ali Regime. While latest reports of attacks on female activists... 2006-08-09

In last month's ratings update, we highlighted the case of pro-democracy blogger, Neila Charchour Hachicha, who alleges that she and her family have been victimised because of her... 2006-07-27

BMI View: We forecast a 5.2% real GDP growth rate for 2006, with strong expansion in the 5.0% area over the rest of the forecast period. Services outstripped all other sectors in... 2006-07-27

BMI View: The government's pledge to spend US$1.56bn of the revenue from the sale of Tunisie Telecom on pre-paying part of the external debt burden comes exactly at the right time,... 2006-07-10

BMI View: With strong industrial and agricultural performances, assisted by the US$2.3bn of cash accrued from the sale of part of the state telecoms group Tunisie Telecom, we are... 2006-07-07