Structural Adjustment Program of the IMF in Tunisia

Abstract

After independence, Tunisia experienced an important period of prosperity and economic development. However, this period did not continue due to mismanagement at some point, which led to a great increase in public debt and economy recession. To tackle this problem, the country went to the IMF for a loan. But the loan was not for free, there were some conditions to be implemented. As a result of the structural program, some social and economic problems rose.