COVID-19: Tunisia’s economy contracts by 8.2%- IMF

Latest report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that Tunisia was hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, among other countries, as its economy contracted by 8.2% in 2020.

According to the IMF, unemployment rates rose, especially among women and youths.

#Tunisia was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, its economy contracted by 8.2% in 2020. Poverty and unemployment rates rose, especially among women and youth. What can be done to ensure a durable recovery? Watch the video and Read the report https://t.co/1rwivvQFbk pic.twitter.com/M5eAJshixe

— IMF (@IMFNews) March 2, 2021

Amaka E. Nliam