Half of Tunisians Believe Unemployment Will Be Resolved Within Two Years
23 September 2013
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One in five citizens in Tunisia is affected by unemployment, a more serious problem for women than for men. 44 percent of the population remains optimistic and believes that unemployment and the crisis situation will improve within the next 2 years, according to the EU Neighborhood Barometer. The ENP (European Neighborhood and Partnership Instrument) published its survey during the Mediterranean Economic Conference organized by the Union for the Mediterranean in Tunis on September 17 and 18.
The ENP survey shows that Tunisians' fear of losing their jobs is lower than in Southern European countries. Uncertainties are more pronounced among young people and among the most educated interviewees, particularly in the center of the country, for example in Sousse and Kairouan. Yet, more than two-thirds are determined to fight to keep their jobs in the coming months.
In the event of job loss, nearly 30% would commit to the same type of job, but in another region of the country. Almost three-quarters have never applied to a job agency to get a job, even if most people in Tunisia recognize the value of these agencies. Tunisians believe that "professional experience" and "qualification level" are the two key factors in finding a job.
According to the barometer, the majority of interviewees no longer believe in lifelong employment and the duration of work with a single employer does not exceed five years.
Entrepreneurship in Tunisia is considered problematic for women, the elderly, and young people. Opinions differ regarding the ease of starting a new business in the country. However, nearly two-thirds of respondents say they are familiar with the procedures necessary to start a business.
The survey also reveals that working abroad is not among the most popular options, given that a tiny minority of Tunisians have already lived and worked abroad. When this was the case, it mainly involved a European Union country or a North African country.
The survey reveals that the majority of respondents firmly believe that at least 20% of Tunisians work without being legally declared. Opinions on the issue are divided between those who believe that this situation is imposed on them and those who consider it a deliberate choice; the lack of a real alternative and the lack of controls are the main reasons given to explain this practice.
Regarding external aid, the majority of respondents in Tunisia believe that the European Union does not encourage the promotion of employment in their country. This opinion is particularly widespread in the center of the country, for example in Kairouan and Sousse. But the majority of respondents acknowledge that the EU has, to some extent, a positive influence on the various areas related to employment.
The survey on employment in Tunisia was conducted by TNS Opinion, an international firm specializing in conducting multinational opinion surveys, from June 4 to 19, 2013. A total of 1041 people were interviewed face-to-face. The main topics of the survey focused on "The impact of the crisis on the employment situation", "Trust and assets for finding a job", "Strategies for finding a job" and "EU support for employment".
Africanmanager.com
Published on September 20, 2013.
Posted online on September 23, 2013.
The ENP survey shows that Tunisians' fear of losing their jobs is lower than in Southern European countries. Uncertainties are more pronounced among young people and among the most educated interviewees, particularly in the center of the country, for example in Sousse and Kairouan. Yet, more than two-thirds are determined to fight to keep their jobs in the coming months.
In the event of job loss, nearly 30% would commit to the same type of job, but in another region of the country. Almost three-quarters have never applied to a job agency to get a job, even if most people in Tunisia recognize the value of these agencies. Tunisians believe that "professional experience" and "qualification level" are the two key factors in finding a job.
According to the barometer, the majority of interviewees no longer believe in lifelong employment and the duration of work with a single employer does not exceed five years.
Entrepreneurship in Tunisia is considered problematic for women, the elderly, and young people. Opinions differ regarding the ease of starting a new business in the country. However, nearly two-thirds of respondents say they are familiar with the procedures necessary to start a business.
The survey also reveals that working abroad is not among the most popular options, given that a tiny minority of Tunisians have already lived and worked abroad. When this was the case, it mainly involved a European Union country or a North African country.
The survey reveals that the majority of respondents firmly believe that at least 20% of Tunisians work without being legally declared. Opinions on the issue are divided between those who believe that this situation is imposed on them and those who consider it a deliberate choice; the lack of a real alternative and the lack of controls are the main reasons given to explain this practice.
Regarding external aid, the majority of respondents in Tunisia believe that the European Union does not encourage the promotion of employment in their country. This opinion is particularly widespread in the center of the country, for example in Kairouan and Sousse. But the majority of respondents acknowledge that the EU has, to some extent, a positive influence on the various areas related to employment.
The survey on employment in Tunisia was conducted by TNS Opinion, an international firm specializing in conducting multinational opinion surveys, from June 4 to 19, 2013. A total of 1041 people were interviewed face-to-face. The main topics of the survey focused on "The impact of the crisis on the employment situation", "Trust and assets for finding a job", "Strategies for finding a job" and "EU support for employment".
Africanmanager.com
Published on September 20, 2013.
Posted online on September 23, 2013.
