Economic Development and Recovery in Tunisia
30 January 2012
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Meeting on Economic Development and Recovery - At a meeting held yesterday in Tunis on "Economic Development and Recovery in Tunisia," Mr. Mohamed Lamine Chakhari, Minister of Industry and Commerce, reiterated the government's reliance on Tunisian and foreign investors and businessmen to revive the economy.
He also specified that this meeting takes place in a particular economic and social context where several challenges arise.
Job creation and equitable wealth distribution are our priorities, he further specified, adding that without investment, it would be impossible to create jobs.
The government is called upon today to meet numerous challenges, including those of employment and exports. In this regard, he notes that Tunisia should not only maintain its traditional markets but also explore new markets.
Increasing the added value of Tunisian industries by strengthening creativity and innovation is another challenge for the national economy today.
To meet all these challenges, Tunisia has chosen, Mr. Chakhari further specified, to continue on the path of economic openness and to rely on the optimization of comparative factors that make it competitive, namely its human skills and its advantageous geographical location.
"Our concern today is to increase the employability of our industry," the minister further noted, adding that the government is currently working to establish appropriate industrial areas to revive investment and employment in the regions, specifying that the program implemented to this effect includes the construction of 99 industrial zones, 45 of which are in regional development areas.
Ten industrial zones covering a total area of 366 hectares have already been completed, four of which are located in regional development areas.
The meeting brought together numerous Tunisian and foreign experts who spoke on the issue of economic development and national priorities in this area.
Mr. Ridha Saidi, Minister-Counselor to the Prime Minister in charge of Economic Affairs, stressed that from now on, the assets of democracy will be highlighted to attract more investment.
He also emphasized that major projects are being finalized in basic infrastructure, adding that the challenges facing Tunisia today are great, but so is the hope.
The Director General of Training and Employment, for his part, spoke about the challenges in employment and the ways to best meet this priority.
N. Chahed
Afriquejet.com
Published January 27, 2012.
Posted online January 30, 2012.
He also specified that this meeting takes place in a particular economic and social context where several challenges arise.
Job creation and equitable wealth distribution are our priorities, he further specified, adding that without investment, it would be impossible to create jobs.
The government is called upon today to meet numerous challenges, including those of employment and exports. In this regard, he notes that Tunisia should not only maintain its traditional markets but also explore new markets.
Increasing the added value of Tunisian industries by strengthening creativity and innovation is another challenge for the national economy today.
To meet all these challenges, Tunisia has chosen, Mr. Chakhari further specified, to continue on the path of economic openness and to rely on the optimization of comparative factors that make it competitive, namely its human skills and its advantageous geographical location.
"Our concern today is to increase the employability of our industry," the minister further noted, adding that the government is currently working to establish appropriate industrial areas to revive investment and employment in the regions, specifying that the program implemented to this effect includes the construction of 99 industrial zones, 45 of which are in regional development areas.
Ten industrial zones covering a total area of 366 hectares have already been completed, four of which are located in regional development areas.
The meeting brought together numerous Tunisian and foreign experts who spoke on the issue of economic development and national priorities in this area.
Mr. Ridha Saidi, Minister-Counselor to the Prime Minister in charge of Economic Affairs, stressed that from now on, the assets of democracy will be highlighted to attract more investment.
He also emphasized that major projects are being finalized in basic infrastructure, adding that the challenges facing Tunisia today are great, but so is the hope.
The Director General of Training and Employment, for his part, spoke about the challenges in employment and the ways to best meet this priority.
N. Chahed
Afriquejet.com
Published January 27, 2012.
Posted online January 30, 2012.
