Almost 50% of Tunisians are optimistic about unemployment reduction.
3 October 2013
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IEVP survey, commissioned by the Union for the Mediterranean (UpM) and conducted by TNS Conseil (Brussels), studies in depth the employment situation in Tunisia and shows that employees are confident in keeping their jobs despite the current context.
One in five citizens in Tunisia is affected by unemployment; the problem is more serious for women than for men. 44% of the population remain optimistic and believe that unemployment and the crisis situation will improve in the next 2 years, according to the EU Neighborhood Barometer. The IEVP (European Neighbourhood Instrument and Partnership) published its survey during the Mediterranean Economic Conference organized by the Union for the Mediterranean in Tunis on September 17 and 18.
The 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. However, more than two-thirds are determined to fight to keep their jobs in the coming months.
Professional experience and qualifications...
In case 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 used 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 the same 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 required to start a business.
The EU does not encourage job promotion in Tunisia
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.
Regarding external aid, the majority of respondents in Tunisia believe that the European Union does not encourage job promotion 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 recognize that the EU has, to some extent, a positive influence on the various areas related to employment.
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Survey conditions:
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 1,041 people were interviewed face-to-face.
The main topics of the survey were "The impact of the crisis on the employment situation", "Confidence and assets for finding a job", "Strategies for finding a job" and "EU support for employment".
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About the UpM
The Union for the Mediterranean (UpM) is a unique Mediterranean institution that brings together 43 countries (28 EU Member States and 15 countries from the south and east of the Mediterranean). It is a platform for coordination and regional cooperation by uniting these 43 countries around the Mediterranean.
At the heart of the institution, the Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean, based in Barcelona since 2010, oversees the implementation of future projects in 6 main areas such as renewable energy, environment, education, transport, business development and social affairs. The Secretariat is a platform for coordination and regional cooperation that works closely with governments, bilateral and multilateral donors and in synergy with other international organizations active in the region.
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About the ENPI
The European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument - ENPI - is the main financial mechanism through which aid is channeled to the partner countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), as well as to Russia. Managed by DG EuropeAid, the ENPI is a cooperation instrument that translates political decisions into on-the-ground actions.
Operational since January 2007, the ENPI has replaced MEDA, the financing instrument of the Euro-Med Partnership and TACIS, a program for the Eastern neighbours, as well as other financial mechanisms.
Aid aims to build relationships, support reform initiatives led by the partners themselves, and promote priorities defined with each country, after consultation with governments and other stakeholders.
The overall objective of the ENPI is to create a space of shared values, stability and prosperity, strengthened cooperation and deeper economic and regional integration, covering a wide range of cooperation areas.
Webmanagercenter.com
Published on September 20, 2013.
Posted online on October 3, 2013.
One in five citizens in Tunisia is affected by unemployment; the problem is more serious for women than for men. 44% of the population remain optimistic and believe that unemployment and the crisis situation will improve in the next 2 years, according to the EU Neighborhood Barometer. The IEVP (European Neighbourhood Instrument and Partnership) published its survey during the Mediterranean Economic Conference organized by the Union for the Mediterranean in Tunis on September 17 and 18.
The 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. However, more than two-thirds are determined to fight to keep their jobs in the coming months.
Professional experience and qualifications...
In case 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 used 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 the same 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 required to start a business.
The EU does not encourage job promotion in Tunisia
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.
Regarding external aid, the majority of respondents in Tunisia believe that the European Union does not encourage job promotion 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 recognize that the EU has, to some extent, a positive influence on the various areas related to employment.
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Survey conditions:
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 1,041 people were interviewed face-to-face.
The main topics of the survey were "The impact of the crisis on the employment situation", "Confidence and assets for finding a job", "Strategies for finding a job" and "EU support for employment".
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About the UpM
The Union for the Mediterranean (UpM) is a unique Mediterranean institution that brings together 43 countries (28 EU Member States and 15 countries from the south and east of the Mediterranean). It is a platform for coordination and regional cooperation by uniting these 43 countries around the Mediterranean.
At the heart of the institution, the Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean, based in Barcelona since 2010, oversees the implementation of future projects in 6 main areas such as renewable energy, environment, education, transport, business development and social affairs. The Secretariat is a platform for coordination and regional cooperation that works closely with governments, bilateral and multilateral donors and in synergy with other international organizations active in the region.
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About the ENPI
The European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument - ENPI - is the main financial mechanism through which aid is channeled to the partner countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), as well as to Russia. Managed by DG EuropeAid, the ENPI is a cooperation instrument that translates political decisions into on-the-ground actions.
Operational since January 2007, the ENPI has replaced MEDA, the financing instrument of the Euro-Med Partnership and TACIS, a program for the Eastern neighbours, as well as other financial mechanisms.
Aid aims to build relationships, support reform initiatives led by the partners themselves, and promote priorities defined with each country, after consultation with governments and other stakeholders.
The overall objective of the ENPI is to create a space of shared values, stability and prosperity, strengthened cooperation and deeper economic and regional integration, covering a wide range of cooperation areas.
Webmanagercenter.com
Published on September 20, 2013.
Posted online on October 3, 2013.
