By Peter OBIORA InvestAdvocate
Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE)-Christine Lagarde, managing director (MD) of the international monetary fund (IMF) Thursday said the Tunisian economy is still fragile with growth insufficient to make a significant dent in unemployment.
Lagarde said this when she met Mehdi Jomaa, Tunisian prime minister in Washington DC, ‘’ Reducing macroeconomic imbalances, revitalizing investment, and generating more inclusive growth will be prerequisites for ensuring sustainable job creation and fulfilling the legitimate aspirations of the Tunisian people,’’ she said.
According to the IMF chief, she endorses the Tunisian government’s firm commitment to pursue the economic policies and structural reforms necessary to address the major challenges facing the country.
‘’The IMF will continue to support Tunisia in the implementation of its economic program through financial support, policy advice, and technical assistance. I look forward to a continuing productive engagement with Mr. Jomaa and his team,” Lagarde said.
She used the opportunity of the meeting with prime minister Jomaa to congratulate him on the progress made in Tunisia’s transition following the adoption of a new constitution, which enjoyed the approval of an overwhelming majority at the Tunisia’s constituent assembly and creation of a sense of hope.
