Prime Minister sheds light on presidential measures concerning employment
13 January 2011
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In a press conference held Wednesday at the Government Palace in the Kasbah, Mohamed Ghannouchi, Prime Minister, first announced the decisions taken by the Head of State that very morning before shedding light on the measures announced by the President of the Republic on January 10, 2011 in favor of employment, a sector that has always been a top priority. In this regard, he indicated that Tunisia has 500,000 unemployed people, including 140,000 university graduates, in turn divided into 58,000 senior technicians, 21,000 with degrees in humanities, 23,000 in law, economics and management, 27,000 in exact sciences and 10,000 others.
It is recalled, added the Prime Minister, that as early as December 15, 2010 - before the outbreak of the latest events - 6,700 million dinars were allocated to support business creation and boost employment, knowing that two-thirds of these funds are intended for the interior regions, more particularly the border, rural and Saharan areas.
The government is committed to creating no less than 300,000 jobs during the years 2011 and 2012, or 150,000 jobs more than initially planned. It is also committed to recruiting the 50,000 young graduates from the last two years, with priority given to young graduates from needy families.
Mr. Ghannouchi acknowledges that the mission will not be easy, but requires the combined efforts of all: government, private sector and associative network. The public sector has already begun concrete measures by drawing up a first list of 480 recruits, pending a second tranche by the end of this week.
The Prime Minister reiterated the argument of the lack of supervision of Tunisian companies, which gives them a considerable margin to improve their rate in this area. This can only be achieved through the recruitment of university graduates without, however, increasing the burden on the company.
Mohamed Ghannouchi then revealed that Tunisia is targeting a growth rate of 7% instead of the current 5%. This is feasible and realistic, he assures, because nothing can boost the economy, business and enterprise like growth. This is achievable, according to the Prime Minister, in the sense that the external debt and public debt have recorded positive results and are below forecasts, which leaves room to exploit them without affecting major financial balances.
Another measure was announced, that of a subsidy of around 150 dinars given to unemployed young graduates in exchange for their participation in part-time activities within associations of a cultural, scientific, educational or sporting nature.
The time is no longer for listing achievements that everyone knows, but for action. Let us not look to the past, but to the future, learning from what has just happened.
A word about information, finally. It is imperative that the media sector, print, audiovisual and electronic, plays its role, assumes its mission and listens to the concerns and problems of citizens, without tutelage or control, while avoiding self-censorship reflexes.
Published January 12, 2011
Posted online January 13, 2011
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It is recalled, added the Prime Minister, that as early as December 15, 2010 - before the outbreak of the latest events - 6,700 million dinars were allocated to support business creation and boost employment, knowing that two-thirds of these funds are intended for the interior regions, more particularly the border, rural and Saharan areas.
The government is committed to creating no less than 300,000 jobs during the years 2011 and 2012, or 150,000 jobs more than initially planned. It is also committed to recruiting the 50,000 young graduates from the last two years, with priority given to young graduates from needy families.
Mr. Ghannouchi acknowledges that the mission will not be easy, but requires the combined efforts of all: government, private sector and associative network. The public sector has already begun concrete measures by drawing up a first list of 480 recruits, pending a second tranche by the end of this week.
The Prime Minister reiterated the argument of the lack of supervision of Tunisian companies, which gives them a considerable margin to improve their rate in this area. This can only be achieved through the recruitment of university graduates without, however, increasing the burden on the company.
Mohamed Ghannouchi then revealed that Tunisia is targeting a growth rate of 7% instead of the current 5%. This is feasible and realistic, he assures, because nothing can boost the economy, business and enterprise like growth. This is achievable, according to the Prime Minister, in the sense that the external debt and public debt have recorded positive results and are below forecasts, which leaves room to exploit them without affecting major financial balances.
Another measure was announced, that of a subsidy of around 150 dinars given to unemployed young graduates in exchange for their participation in part-time activities within associations of a cultural, scientific, educational or sporting nature.
The time is no longer for listing achievements that everyone knows, but for action. Let us not look to the past, but to the future, learning from what has just happened.
A word about information, finally. It is imperative that the media sector, print, audiovisual and electronic, plays its role, assumes its mission and listens to the concerns and problems of citizens, without tutelage or control, while avoiding self-censorship reflexes.
Published January 12, 2011
Posted online January 13, 2011
businessnews.com.tn
