Tunisia's Global Integration : A Second Generation of Reforms to Boost Growth and Employment

World Bank

Washington, DC : World Bank

关键词: ACCESS TO INFORMATION;    ACCOUNTING;    ACTIVE DEBT;    AGRICULTURE;    ANTI-COMPETITIVE PRACTICES;   

DOI  :  10.1596/978-0-8213-7668-3
RP-ID  :  45409

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

This study on a world integration forTunisia attempts to contribute to the achievement of thegrowth of the 11th development plan. It first takes stock ofpast integration policies, outlining policies implementedand assessing their impact on foreign direct investments(FDI), exports and employment. Then, it examines the currentchallenges of integration of Tunisia, which is both globaland multisectoral pursuant to the actual creation of a freetrade area with Europe for industrial products in January2008. In the light of challenges expected, anothergeneration of integration reform is identified to furtherimprove the positioning of a competitive Tunisia and realizethe potential growth in services. The report contains fourchapters. Chapter one analyzes integration policiesimplemented since the early 70s and evaluates the impactthereof on the FDI, exports and employment. Chapter twoexamines the current challenges and major reforms necessaryto correct the side-effects of past integration policies.Chapter three attempts to identify the reforms necessary toimprove quality and lower prices of services. Finally,chapter four examines the prospects for export ofprofessional services (accounting, auditing, legal services)and health by Tunisia, which showed a real capacity tocompete in these areas in recent years.