On this page you will find information about the activities of the IMF office in Tunisia. Additional information about the country can be found on Tunisia and the IMF, including IMF reports and Executive Board documents that deal with Tunisia.
Office Activities
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Jérôme Vacher’s interview with AFP
In French with Arabic subtitles
January 16, 2022
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Jérôme Vacher’s interview with Express FM
In French
January 13, 2022
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Video: Jihad Azour’s interview with TAP on the article IV consultation for Tunisia (French)
February 7, 2021
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Chris Gereigat’s Interview with Shems FM on the article IV consultation for Tunisia (Arabic)
Facebook Discussion in Arabic
January 27, 2021
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Jérôme Vacher’s interview with RTCI on the Article IV consultation for Tunisia (French)
Facebook Discussion
January 25, 2021
IMF's Work on Tunisia
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Transcript of IMF Press Briefing
April 4, 2024
Good morning, everyone, both to those of you here with us in person and to those joining us online. Welcome to the IMF press briefing. I am Julie Kozak, Director of the Communications Department. As usual, this briefing will be embargoed until 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time in the United States.
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BOJ-IMF Conference: Gender Diversity in the Workplace as a Key to Economic Growth
March 7, 2024
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IMF Holds Informal Board Briefing on Iran, Myanmar, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen
February 22, 2024
In line with the standard procedures for members whose Article IV consultations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are delayed, on February 22, 2024, the Executive Board was briefed by staff on economic developments in Iran, Myanmar, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen.
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Transcript of IMF Press Briefing
February 22, 2024
Welcome to the IMF press briefing, both to those here in the room and those of you joining us online. My name is Julie Kozak. I am the director of the IMF's Communications Department.
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Transcript of Press Briefing: Regional Economic Outlook Update for Middle East and North Africa
February 1, 2024
Transcript of Press Briefing: Regional Economic Outlook Update for Middle East and North Africa
Regional Economic Outlook
April 18, 2024
An Uneven Recovery amid High Uncertainty
The Middle East and North Africa and the Caucasus and Central Asia regions are positively impacted by the resilience of the global economy. Lower global commodity prices and vigilant policy responses have helped ease inflation in most countries. However, uncertainty and risks have risen amid ongoing conflicts, shipping disruptions, and reduced oil production. This is leading to an uneven recovery across the Middle East and Central Asia, with growth rates varying this year.
Policymakers need to ensure economic stability and debt sustainability while navigating geopolitical risks and improving medium-term growth prospects. Amid high uncertainty, it is essential that countries implement reforms to enhance their fundamentals, including by strengthening institutions. Additionally, countries can seize potential economic opportunities amid shifting trade patterns by reducing long-standing trade barriers, diversifying products and markets, and improving infrastructure.
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