Arab Spring: New Tunisian government unable to turn around economy

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The International Crisis Group has warned that Tunisia’s government has been unable to address the desperate economic situation that helped spark the popular uprising that overthrew its ruler last year, adding there is a risk of new social explosions.

In its report published Wednesday, the Brussels-based organisation said the government needs to do more to deal with the problems of rising unemployment, regional economic discrepancies and corruption.

“It so far has been unable to address them rapidly enough and is failing to quell the impatience of workers and unemployed youth who expect to reap the fruits of their involvement in past struggles,” said the report. “Economic grievances are churning right below the surface. They could once again reach full boil.”

Tunisians overthrew their long-ruling dictator in January 2011, sparking a wave of pro-democracy uprisings across the region. The North African country of 10 million is being closely watched around the region in its transition to democracy after a half century of dictatorship.

gulfnews : Warning of economic woes in Tunisia

 

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What's an "Arab Spring" and who gives a fuck?

 

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What's an "Arab Spring" and who gives a fuck?

"Arab Spring" describes the transition of despotic Arab countries to an election-based system where legitimacy of government comes from its people.
Tunisia is first country to have witnessed "Arab Spring" and the International-Crisis-Group warns of another social explosion because of the economic situation.


To answer your question about "who gives a fuck?":

Turkey will transfer $500 million of credit to Tunisia of which $100 million will come in the form of a grant.

Turkey to Extend $500 Million of Credit to Tunisia : Tunisia Live

 

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Clinton Signs $100 Million Cash Transfer Agreement with Tunisia

“This will go directly to debt that Tunisia owes the World Bank and African Development Bank, allowing the government of Tunisia to instead use this money for its priority programs, accelerating economic growth and job creation,” Clinton said.

Clinton Signs $100 Million Cash Transfer Agreement with Tunisia | IIP Digital