Tunisia – Expected loss of the service sector of 255.3 thousand jobs (Turess) 

Turess (Tunisia) reported on estimated job loss in the country that is already struggling with structural difficulties. COVID-19 has exacerbated those challenges. A report from IFPRI and partners stated, “The impact of COVID-19 on the economy, the agro-food sector and households in Tunisia” revealed alarming data. The report indicates that the COVID-19 crisis could lead to a 46.4% drop in the country’s GDP during the second quarter of the current year (April to June). The service sector will be hit hard, as its GDP will drop by 49.0%. The industrial and agricultural sectors will experience significant declines, respectively 52.7 and 16.2%.  Republished in Tunisie Numerique.