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November 7, 2017

Meeting with members of the Financial Commission of Tunisia’s parliament, the ARP  

We discussed Tunisia’s economic and fiscal challenges—a timely opportunity as parliament is starting to deliberate on the government’s budget proposal for next year. Specific points of the conversation included the need to reduce fiscal deficits, the best options for increasing revenue and containing spending, and the problems posed by corruption and the informal economy. We agreed that the economy needs comprehensive reform to boost growth and make it more inclusive. I also clarified questions about the role of the IMF in Tunisia, emphasizing that we have been a strong supporter of Tunisia’s transition to democracy from the beginning. I would like to thank the members of parliament for the frank and productive exchange of views, and the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the IMF for their help on organizing this round table discussion.

December 29, 2016

Tunis, Tunisia, Regional Conference on Jobs and Entrepreneurship, December 1–2, 2016  

Over 40 members of parliament (MPs) from 10 countries—Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, and Tunisia—met in Tunis on December 1–2 for the launch of the Middle East and North Africa chapter of the Parliamentary Network of the World Bank and IMF. The Prime Minister of Tunisia, Youssef Chahed, opened the conference, and the Ministers of Finance and Development also addressed the group. The Fund worked in concert with the Bank and PN to organize the conference. The conference included panel discussions on regional economic/governance reform priorities; role of regional networks; youth unemployment; and fragile states. A theme throughout several sessions was the desire for increased accountability and transparency, both in government generally, as well as in the context of IMF programs. Going forward, the MENA Chapter of the Parliamentary Network will act as a platform for MPs from the region to exchange knowledge and experiences. At a working session that wrapped up the conference, the group decided to hold their next meeting in Morocco in 2017.

June 1, 2016

IMF Resident Representative meets members of the Tunisian parliament  

I had the pleasure to meet with members of the Tunisian parliament last Friday to discuss how the IMF can best support the country's economic reform process. The discussion was very useful and productive. The meeting is part of our effort to strengthen our dialogue with parliamentarians as we continue to work with Tunisia to generate inclusive growth and raise living standards for all Tunisians. I would like to thank the members of parliament for their time and their openness to this fruitful exchange, and the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the IMF for their help on organizing this round table discussion. I look forward to other meetings that they hope to organize on specific reform elements over the coming months.

March 3, 2015

Tunisia: IMF Learns About HPR Economic Law-Making Action  

Economic draft laws to be discussed by the House of People's Representatives in the coming period were discussed at a meeting held Tuesday between Speaker of the House of People's Representatives (HPR) Mohamed Ennaceur and Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Masood Ahmed Masood.

March 2, 2015

IMF to back Tunisia’s economic transition  

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is willing to back Tunisia’s economic transition after the success of political transition, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Masood Ahmed on March 2nd.

August 5, 2014

Tunisia Needs U.S. Support as Arab Democracy Hope, Marzouki Says  

Tunisia needs more support from the U.S. and Europe to fight militants and spur an economic revival in the only democracy to emerge from the Arab Spring, President Moncef Marzouki said.

December 3, 2013

IMF says Tunisia needs 'urgent' reforms  

The International Monetary Fund said Monday that Tunisia needs urgent action to rein in budget deficits and generate growth, as its loan disbursements to the country remained under delay.

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