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Tunisia:
No Quick Fix for the Economy
Tunisia Live, 4 March 2012
For a country that went into revolution on the back of endemic poverty and unemployment a little over a year ago, the recent unemployment data in Tunisia makes for sobering… Read more »
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Tunisia:
Unemployed Graduates Demonstrate Across the Country
Tunisia Live, 22 March 2012
Yesterday, educated unemployed youth demonstrated across the country in front of the regional bureaus and head offices for employment. Read more »
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Tunisia:
Volkswagen and Ford in Negotiations to Launch Two Automotive Plants
Tunisia Live, 20 March 2012
The Tunisian Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation is in discussions with Volkswagen and Ford to build manufacturing plants in Tunisia according to Riadh Bettaieb,… Read more »
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Tunisia:
President Moncef Marzouki Meets With Kuwaiti Businessman
Tunisia Live, 20 March 2012
Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki met with Kuwaiti businessman and founder of the Al-Babtain Center for Inter-Civilization Dialogue, Abdul Aziz Al-Babtain on Monday morning. The… Read more »
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Tunisia:
Airbus to Set Up Civil Aviation Park
Tunisia Live, 20 March 2012
Airbus, the world's top aircraft manufacturer, announced on Monday, March 19th the company's intention to set up a civil aviation park in Tunisia over the next few years following… Read more »
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North Africa:
Economic Policies Unclear in Wake of Arab Spring
This is Africa, 5 March 2012
As new and emerging governments establish political office in Egypt, Libya and Tunisia, strategies to tackle economic exclusion are still lagging. Read more »
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Tunisia:
China to Sign Three New Development Projects With Nation Tomorrow
Tunisia Live, 28 February 2012
The government of China is set to sign an agreement establishing three new development projects with the government of Tunisia tomorrow, according to Hedi Ben Abbes, the Secretary… Read more »
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Tunisia:
Tackling Country's Unemployment Problem, One Job At a Time
Tunisia Live, 23 February 2012
In many countries, being a university graduate has never been so challenging. The 2008 economic meltdown has cast a shadow on the global job market, making it hard for recent… Read more »
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Tunisia:
Latest Poll Shows Citizens Want Economy Put First
Tunisia Live, 18 February 2012
The Tunisian people spoke loud and clear in poll results released today by Tunisian think tank I Watch: the economy must take precedence for Tunisian politicians. Read more »
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Tunisia:
Nation's Trade Deficit Doubles
Tunisia Live, 14 February 2012
Over 2,000 years ago, ancient Carthage dominated trade throughout the Mediterranean region, exporting textiles, agriculture, artisanal work, manufactured goods and precious… Read more »