In August 2016, Tunisia’s parliament overwhelmingly approved Youssef Chahed as head of government, after a month of negotiations to form a unity government that many hoped would be more effective in implementing reforms than its internally divided predecessor. Chahed promised to prioritize fighting terrorism, boosting economic growth, and fighting corruption, among other issues. Nearly a year later, his government has made headlines for its progress on these fronts, but it still faces significant challenges.
Four experts take a look at the policies of the past year and examine how effective they have been at addressing underlying issues.
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Chahed’s Economic Balancing Act
Attempting to appease both Tunisia’s international lenders and its domestic socioeconomic movements has eroded the government’s political capital.
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Tunisia’s War on Terror
In the short term, Chahed has been able to score victories in the war on terror, but Tunisia still needs a more coherent strategy.
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Decentralized Governance?
Upcoming municipal elections are a step forward for Tunisia’s decentralization process, but they are facing several significant challenges.
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The War on Corruption Held Back
Youssef Chahed’s anti-corruption efforts are undermined by the Economic Reconciliation Law.
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