Republic of Tunisia - Private Sector Assessment Update : Meeting the Challenge of Globalization, Volume 1. Executive Summary and Proposed Reform Agenda

This private sector assessment (PSA) aims at evaluating conditions for private sector development in Tunisia, how they evolved since 1994, and what are the remaining constraints to private investment. It lays out an elaborate framework, placing pri...

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Main Author: World Bank
Language:English
en_US
Published: Washington, DC 2013
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GDP
Online Access:http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2000/12/828302/tunisia-private-sector-assessment-update-meeting-challenge-globalization-vol-1-3-executive-summary-proposed-reform-agenda
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language English
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topic ACCOUNTING
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
ANTI-COMPETITIVE PRACTICES
BANK CREDIT
BANK EXPOSURE
BANK LENDING
BANK PROCEDURES
BANKING SERVICES
BANKRUPTCY
BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURES
BARRIERS TO ENTRY
BUSINESS INVESTMENT
CAPITAL FORMATION
CAPITAL GAINS
CAPITAL MARKETS
CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
CAPITALIZATION
COMMERCIAL BANK LOANS
COMMERCIAL BANKS
COMPANY LAW
COMPETITION POLICY
COMPETITIVE PRESSURE
COMPETITIVE PRESSURES
COMPETITIVENESS
CORPORATE TAXES
CREDIT RISK
CROWDING OUT
CUSTOMS
DEBT
DEVELOPMENT BANKS
DISCLOSURE
DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
DOMESTIC COMPETITION
DOMESTIC ECONOMY
DOMESTIC INVESTMENT
DOMESTIC MARKET
ECOLOGICAL FACTORS
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
ECONOMIC GROWTH
ECONOMIC INTEGRATION
EMPLOYMENT
EXCHANGE RATE
EXPORT MARKETS
EXPORT PERFORMANCE
EXPORTS
EXTERNAL TRADE
FACTORING
FINANCIAL MARKETS
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING
FINANCIAL SECTOR
FINANCIAL STRUCTURE
FISHING
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
FOREIGN INVESTMENT
FOREIGN INVESTORS
FOREIGN OWNERSHIP
FOREIGN PRIVATE INVESTMENT
FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES
GDP
GLOBAL ECONOMY
GUARANTEE FUNDS
HARMONIZATION
HOLDING COMPANIES
IMPORT DUTIES
IMPORT DUTY
IMPORTS
INCENTIVE FRAMEWORK
INCOME
INCOME DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
INCREASING COMPETITION
INFLATION
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
INSURANCE
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
INVESTMENT BANKING
INVESTMENT DECISION
INVESTMENT INCENTIVES
LABOR MARKET
LAWS
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
LIQUIDITY
LOCAL MARKET
LOCAL SALES
MACROECONOMIC POLICY
MARKET ACCESS
MARKET POWER
MARKET SHARE
MUTUAL FUNDS
POLICY INSTRUMENTS
POTENTIAL INVESTORS
PRIVATE BANKS
PRIVATE INVESTMENT
PRIVATE INVESTORS
PRIVATE SECTOR
PRIVATIZATION
PRIVATIZATION PROGRAM
PRODUCT MARKETS
PRODUCTION PROCESSES
PRODUCTIVITY
PROPERTY RIGHTS
PROTECTIONIST POLICIES
PROTECTIONS
PROTECTIVE TARIFFS
PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
PUBLIC SECTOR
QUOTAS
REDUCING TARIFFS
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
REGULATORY REFORM
RESOURCE ALLOCATION
RETAINED EARNINGS
SALES TAXES
SAVINGS
SECURE PROPERTY RIGHTS
SECURITIES
SMALL BUSINESS
STRUCTURAL REFORMS
SUBSIDIARIES
TARIFF CONCESSIONS
TARIFF REDUCTIONS
TARIFF REVENUES
TAX ADMINISTRATION
TAX RATES
TAX SYSTEM
TAXATION
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
TRADE FACILITATION
TRADE LIBERALIZATION
TRADE VOLUME
TRANSACTION COSTS
TRANSACTIONS COSTS
TRANSPARENCY
TRANSPORT
TRANSPORT COSTS
VALUE ADDED
WORKING CAPITAL
WORLD TRADE
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION PRIVATE SECTOR ASSESSMENTS
PRIVATE ENTERPRISES
PRIVATE INVESTMENTS
GLOBAL INTEGRATION
COMPETITIVENESS
COMPETITION POLICY
ACCESS TO FOREIGN MARKETS
EXPORT MARKETS
EXPORT FINANCE
EUROPEAN UNION
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE
SMALL & MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES
EXPORT SHORTFALLS
DOMESTIC POLICIES
INVESTMENT INCENTIVES
GOVERNANCE
PRIVATIZATION CRITERIA
REFORM POLICY
spellingShingle ACCOUNTING
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
ANTI-COMPETITIVE PRACTICES
BANK CREDIT
BANK EXPOSURE
BANK LENDING
BANK PROCEDURES
BANKING SERVICES
BANKRUPTCY
BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURES
BARRIERS TO ENTRY
BUSINESS INVESTMENT
CAPITAL FORMATION
CAPITAL GAINS
CAPITAL MARKETS
CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
CAPITALIZATION
COMMERCIAL BANK LOANS
COMMERCIAL BANKS
COMPANY LAW
COMPETITION POLICY
COMPETITIVE PRESSURE
COMPETITIVE PRESSURES
COMPETITIVENESS
CORPORATE TAXES
CREDIT RISK
CROWDING OUT
CUSTOMS
DEBT
DEVELOPMENT BANKS
DISCLOSURE
DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
DOMESTIC COMPETITION
DOMESTIC ECONOMY
DOMESTIC INVESTMENT
DOMESTIC MARKET
ECOLOGICAL FACTORS
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
ECONOMIC GROWTH
ECONOMIC INTEGRATION
EMPLOYMENT
EXCHANGE RATE
EXPORT MARKETS
EXPORT PERFORMANCE
EXPORTS
EXTERNAL TRADE
FACTORING
FINANCIAL MARKETS
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING
FINANCIAL SECTOR
FINANCIAL STRUCTURE
FISHING
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
FOREIGN INVESTMENT
FOREIGN INVESTORS
FOREIGN OWNERSHIP
FOREIGN PRIVATE INVESTMENT
FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES
GDP
GLOBAL ECONOMY
GUARANTEE FUNDS
HARMONIZATION
HOLDING COMPANIES
IMPORT DUTIES
IMPORT DUTY
IMPORTS
INCENTIVE FRAMEWORK
INCOME
INCOME DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
INCREASING COMPETITION
INFLATION
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
INSURANCE
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
INVESTMENT BANKING
INVESTMENT DECISION
INVESTMENT INCENTIVES
LABOR MARKET
LAWS
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
LIQUIDITY
LOCAL MARKET
LOCAL SALES
MACROECONOMIC POLICY
MARKET ACCESS
MARKET POWER
MARKET SHARE
MUTUAL FUNDS
POLICY INSTRUMENTS
POTENTIAL INVESTORS
PRIVATE BANKS
PRIVATE INVESTMENT
PRIVATE INVESTORS
PRIVATE SECTOR
PRIVATIZATION
PRIVATIZATION PROGRAM
PRODUCT MARKETS
PRODUCTION PROCESSES
PRODUCTIVITY
PROPERTY RIGHTS
PROTECTIONIST POLICIES
PROTECTIONS
PROTECTIVE TARIFFS
PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
PUBLIC SECTOR
QUOTAS
REDUCING TARIFFS
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
REGULATORY REFORM
RESOURCE ALLOCATION
RETAINED EARNINGS
SALES TAXES
SAVINGS
SECURE PROPERTY RIGHTS
SECURITIES
SMALL BUSINESS
STRUCTURAL REFORMS
SUBSIDIARIES
TARIFF CONCESSIONS
TARIFF REDUCTIONS
TARIFF REVENUES
TAX ADMINISTRATION
TAX RATES
TAX SYSTEM
TAXATION
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
TRADE FACILITATION
TRADE LIBERALIZATION
TRADE VOLUME
TRANSACTION COSTS
TRANSACTIONS COSTS
TRANSPARENCY
TRANSPORT
TRANSPORT COSTS
VALUE ADDED
WORKING CAPITAL
WORLD TRADE
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION PRIVATE SECTOR ASSESSMENTS
PRIVATE ENTERPRISES
PRIVATE INVESTMENTS
GLOBAL INTEGRATION
COMPETITIVENESS
COMPETITION POLICY
ACCESS TO FOREIGN MARKETS
EXPORT MARKETS
EXPORT FINANCE
EUROPEAN UNION
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE
SMALL & MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES
EXPORT SHORTFALLS
DOMESTIC POLICIES
INVESTMENT INCENTIVES
GOVERNANCE
PRIVATIZATION CRITERIA
REFORM POLICY
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Republic of Tunisia - Private Sector Assessment Update : Meeting the Challenge of Globalization, Volume 1. Executive Summary and Proposed Reform Agenda
geographic_facet Middle East and North Africa
Tunisia
description This private sector assessment (PSA) aims at evaluating conditions for private sector development in Tunisia, how they evolved since 1994, and what are the remaining constraints to private investment. It lays out an elaborate framework, placing private sector development in Tunisia, within the context of global economic integration, while facing increased competition from international competitors (particularly those accessing the European market). The analysis of characteristics, and performance of the private sector reveals that although traditionally, Tunisian exports to Europe have been strong, they are now challenged by competition from Asian, and Central/Eastern European countries, a factor exacerbated by the continued anti-export bias of the domestic economy, in light of other countries' rapid investment incentives, which enable private activity to access the opening European market. Thus, improved competitiveness in the country is a major issue. The report proposes reforms in incentives for private sector growth, and in governance; discusses the need, and measures to expand financial access for small/medium enterprises; and proposes options to lay the foundation of a long-term private sector growth strategy. The report contains three volumes, the Executive Summary, and Proposed Reform Agenda; the Main Report; and, Annexes.
author World Bank
author_facet World Bank
author_sort World Bank
title Republic of Tunisia - Private Sector Assessment Update : Meeting the Challenge of Globalization, Volume 1. Executive Summary and Proposed Reform Agenda
title_short Republic of Tunisia - Private Sector Assessment Update : Meeting the Challenge of Globalization, Volume 1. Executive Summary and Proposed Reform Agenda
title_full Republic of Tunisia - Private Sector Assessment Update : Meeting the Challenge of Globalization, Volume 1. Executive Summary and Proposed Reform Agenda
title_fullStr Republic of Tunisia - Private Sector Assessment Update : Meeting the Challenge of Globalization, Volume 1. Executive Summary and Proposed Reform Agenda
title_full_unstemmed Republic of Tunisia - Private Sector Assessment Update : Meeting the Challenge of Globalization, Volume 1. Executive Summary and Proposed Reform Agenda
title_sort republic of tunisia - private sector assessment update : meeting the challenge of globalization, volume 1. executive summary and proposed reform agenda
publisher Washington, DC
publishDate 2013
url http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2000/12/828302/tunisia-private-sector-assessment-update-meeting-challenge-globalization-vol-1-3-executive-summary-proposed-reform-agenda
http://hdl.handle.net/10986/15003
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spelling okr-10986-150032021-04-23T14:03:16Z Republic of Tunisia - Private Sector Assessment Update : Meeting the Challenge of Globalization, Volume 1. Executive Summary and Proposed Reform Agenda World Bank ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ANTI-COMPETITIVE PRACTICES BANK CREDIT BANK EXPOSURE BANK LENDING BANK PROCEDURES BANKING SERVICES BANKRUPTCY BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURES BARRIERS TO ENTRY BUSINESS INVESTMENT CAPITAL FORMATION CAPITAL GAINS CAPITAL MARKETS CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS CAPITALIZATION COMMERCIAL BANK LOANS COMMERCIAL BANKS COMPANY LAW COMPETITION POLICY COMPETITIVE PRESSURE COMPETITIVE PRESSURES COMPETITIVENESS CORPORATE TAXES CREDIT RISK CROWDING OUT CUSTOMS DEBT DEVELOPMENT BANKS DISCLOSURE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS DOMESTIC COMPETITION DOMESTIC ECONOMY DOMESTIC INVESTMENT DOMESTIC MARKET ECOLOGICAL FACTORS ECONOMIC ACTIVITY ECONOMIC GROWTH ECONOMIC INTEGRATION EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE RATE EXPORT MARKETS EXPORT PERFORMANCE EXPORTS EXTERNAL TRADE FACTORING FINANCIAL MARKETS FINANCIAL RESOURCES FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING FINANCIAL SECTOR FINANCIAL STRUCTURE FISHING FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT FOREIGN INVESTMENT FOREIGN INVESTORS FOREIGN OWNERSHIP FOREIGN PRIVATE INVESTMENT FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES GDP GLOBAL ECONOMY GUARANTEE FUNDS HARMONIZATION HOLDING COMPANIES IMPORT DUTIES IMPORT DUTY IMPORTS INCENTIVE FRAMEWORK INCOME INCOME DEVELOPING COUNTRIES INCREASING COMPETITION INFLATION INFORMATION DISSEMINATION INSURANCE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS INTERNATIONAL MARKETS INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS INVESTMENT BANKING INVESTMENT DECISION INVESTMENT INCENTIVES LABOR MARKET LAWS LEGAL FRAMEWORK LIQUIDITY LOCAL MARKET LOCAL SALES MACROECONOMIC POLICY MARKET ACCESS MARKET POWER MARKET SHARE MUTUAL FUNDS POLICY INSTRUMENTS POTENTIAL INVESTORS PRIVATE BANKS PRIVATE INVESTMENT PRIVATE INVESTORS PRIVATE SECTOR PRIVATIZATION PRIVATIZATION PROGRAM PRODUCT MARKETS PRODUCTION PROCESSES PRODUCTIVITY PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTECTIONIST POLICIES PROTECTIONS PROTECTIVE TARIFFS PUBLIC ENTERPRISES PUBLIC SECTOR QUOTAS REDUCING TARIFFS REGULATORY FRAMEWORK REGULATORY REFORM RESOURCE ALLOCATION RETAINED EARNINGS SALES TAXES SAVINGS SECURE PROPERTY RIGHTS SECURITIES SMALL BUSINESS STRUCTURAL REFORMS SUBSIDIARIES TARIFF CONCESSIONS TARIFF REDUCTIONS TARIFF REVENUES TAX ADMINISTRATION TAX RATES TAX SYSTEM TAXATION TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRADE FACILITATION TRADE LIBERALIZATION TRADE VOLUME TRANSACTION COSTS TRANSACTIONS COSTS TRANSPARENCY TRANSPORT TRANSPORT COSTS VALUE ADDED WORKING CAPITAL WORLD TRADE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION PRIVATE SECTOR ASSESSMENTS PRIVATE ENTERPRISES PRIVATE INVESTMENTS GLOBAL INTEGRATION COMPETITIVENESS COMPETITION POLICY ACCESS TO FOREIGN MARKETS EXPORT MARKETS EXPORT FINANCE EUROPEAN UNION PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE SMALL & MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES EXPORT SHORTFALLS DOMESTIC POLICIES INVESTMENT INCENTIVES GOVERNANCE PRIVATIZATION CRITERIA REFORM POLICY This private sector assessment (PSA) aims at evaluating conditions for private sector development in Tunisia, how they evolved since 1994, and what are the remaining constraints to private investment. It lays out an elaborate framework, placing private sector development in Tunisia, within the context of global economic integration, while facing increased competition from international competitors (particularly those accessing the European market). The analysis of characteristics, and performance of the private sector reveals that although traditionally, Tunisian exports to Europe have been strong, they are now challenged by competition from Asian, and Central/Eastern European countries, a factor exacerbated by the continued anti-export bias of the domestic economy, in light of other countries' rapid investment incentives, which enable private activity to access the opening European market. Thus, improved competitiveness in the country is a major issue. The report proposes reforms in incentives for private sector growth, and in governance; discusses the need, and measures to expand financial access for small/medium enterprises; and proposes options to lay the foundation of a long-term private sector growth strategy. The report contains three volumes, the Executive Summary, and Proposed Reform Agenda; the Main Report; and, Annexes. 2013-08-12T15:42:17Z 2013-08-12T15:42:17Z 2000-12-14 http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2000/12/828302/tunisia-private-sector-assessment-update-meeting-challenge-globalization-vol-1-3-executive-summary-proposed-reform-agenda http://hdl.handle.net/10986/15003 English en_US CC BY 3.0 IGO http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/ World Bank Washington, DC Middle East and North Africa Tunisia