Moody’s announced on February 28 that it had upgraded Tunisia’s credit rating from CAA2 to CAA1 with a stable outlook. Moody’s also upgraded the rating of the Central Bank of Tunisia’s senior unsecured debt from Caa2 to Caa1, and maintained the stable outlook. According to the agency, the revision of Tunisia’s rating reflects the improvement in the external debt repayment profile of Tunisia’s private sector, as well as the Central Bank of Tunisia’s (BCT) ability to maintain stable foreign exchange reserves over the past two years. As a result, Tunisia’s…
Month: March 2025
WB approves US$100 million project to strengthen higher education, boost employability in Tunisia
The World Bank’s Board of Directors approved a US$100 million project (nearly TND 316 million) on Thursday to improve students’ employability and strengthen the quality and governance of higher education and scientific research institutions in Tunisia. This project is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required by the labour market while also supporting ongoing reforms to enhance university management and strengthen links with industry, the WB said. The project, the Strengthening Tertiary Education for Employability, Innovation and Resilience (STEEIR) project, revolves around two main components. “The first…