Tunisia

1997: Decree of the Minister of Social Affairs of 27 January 1997; modifies the decree of 1978 with regard to the regulations governing survivor pensions.

Hotels, accommodation and well-being services account for the largest share of tourism revenues in Tunisia. Several regulations pose challenges to competition, business efficiency and growth. Complex licensing procedures, inflexible zoning policies and onerous operating requirements cause market distortions and affect market efficiency, especially for emerging alternative accommodation services, encouraging their informality. The direct involvement of some incumbent associations in several commissions dealing with the regulation and funding of important tourism activities affects market growth, deterring entry and limiting consumer choice. Conflicting provisions and an absence of adequate frameworks for some well-being services increase legal uncertainty and stifle investment. Against this backdrop, this chapter proposes reforms based on the OECD’s analysis and international experience.

Water policy reform in Tunisia could benefit from a comparative analysis that would draw lessons from international experience with similar reforms in other countries. This chapter proposes an action plan based on a diagnostic assessment and on the recommendations put forward in this report, and offers the authorities and the various stakeholders, including development partners, a series of concrete measures for successful water reform in Tunisia. These actions are part of the framework for reform and other initiatives underway in the water sector in Tunisia, and are based on examples drawn from international experience.

This publication provides comprehensive and consistent information on African central government debt statistics for the period 2003-2012. Detailed quantitative information on central government debt instruments is provided for 17 countries to meet the requirements of debt managers, other financial policy makers, and market analysts. A cross country overview on African debt management policies and country policy notes provides background information on debt issuance as well as on the institutional and regulatory framework governing debt management policy.

This publication provides comprehensive and consistent information on African central government debt statistics for the period 2003-2013. Detailed quantitative information on central government debt instruments is provided for 17 countries to meet the requirements of debt managers, other financial policy makers and market analysts. A cross country overview on African debt management policies and country policy notes provides background information on debt issuance as well as on the institutional and regulatory framework governing debt management policy

Regulations aim to pursue legitimate policy objectives, but when they are overly restrictive or onerous, a comprehensive review can help identify problematic areas and develop alternatives that achieve such objectives without harming competition. This assessment identifies distortions of competition in Tunisian legislation. It proposes 351 specific recommendations for the removal of regulatory barriers to competition in the tourism sector. The benefits of removing these barriers will lead to increased market entry and facilitate business operations, bringing about lower prices, more innovative and diverse services, greater choice for consumers, and the ability to better meet wide‑ranging demand as new, more efficient enterprises enter the market and existing firms adopt more innovative forms of production and service delivery.

This OECD Open Government Review of Tunisia is the result of Tunisia’s request for OECD support in assessing its current Open Government policies and practices, and identifying opportunities for reform that would allow it to qualify to become a member of the Open Government Partnership (OGP), develop the required OGP Action Plan, and hence ensure its implementation and follow-up. This report addresses five issues: the role of the centre of government in steering and co-ordinating Open Government reforms, citizens’ engagement, budget transparency, integrity and fight against corruption, and use of ICTs to support Open Government. It is complemented by a case study on Open Government reforms at a local level