Tunisia: Challenges facing the new government
The challenges facing the new coalition government include the restoration of order, control soaring prices and the activation of transitional justice which can be seen to be impartial and effective. The administration has to prove itself to be impartial ,refusing ideological struggles and the organisation of elections before the end of 2013.
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It will have to restablish stability so that the economy can function effectively and the vital tourism industry can resestablish itself free from the threat of violent demonstrations paticularly from the salafists. Rising consumer prices paticularly the hike in fuel costs are likely to increase social tensions as salaries have not risen to keep up with rising prises. The IMF requires fiscal measures and budget cuts which could threaten the fragile social order.
The widespread unemployment particularly in marginalised areas such as Sidi Bouzid,Gafsa and Siliana amongst others remains a major concern.The development of tprojects in disadvantaged regions is a priority. The government , private business and the trade unions will have to work together to reestablish investor confidence which has been badly dented as witnessed by the latest Moody's downgrade.
The lterm of the new government is however limitedtothe end of 2013. Mr Ali Laârayedh, has suggested that legislative and presidential elections would be held before that date, in October or November.It is also crucial thatthelong drawn out process of drafting the constitution be completed as soon as possible which confirms civil iberties and issues such as women's rights and their place in society as witnessed by the march by women in Tunis on Saturday who are still not confident that their position in society will be guaranteed.
Ennhada has renounced control of key ministries including justice and interior which should give some confidence regarding the impartiality of the justice system, although it will have to be effective in delivering fairness and protecting civil liberties. The religious ministry will also have to protect mosques and communities frombeing taken over by religious extremists. Ennhadas ays that it only retains 28% of ministerial portfolios as against 40% in the previous government.
The Islamist party failed to expand the ruling coalition to include mor parties. It is left with the same coalition parties, the Congress for the Republic President (CPR) and Ettakatol, but it does have a number of non ploitical ministers. If the new government can find its feet and avoid the violence and chaos facing Egypt it will have done well. It will be essentialto disband and disarm militias like the Committees for the Protection of the Revolution and other shadowy organisations engaged in violent acts such as the assassination of Chokri Belaid.
The work of the National Consitutent Assemby will need to be far more organised and cohereent including the completition of the drafting of the consitution and the organising of elections.
The Trade Union Organisation the UGTT, the LTDH and the National Bar Association are organising a national conference against violence on 8 and 9 April and Ennhada and the other parties will hopefully take part in this to broaden the consensus against violence in Tunisia.
The widespread unemployment particularly in marginalised areas such as Sidi Bouzid,Gafsa and Siliana amongst others remains a major concern.The development of tprojects in disadvantaged regions is a priority. The government , private business and the trade unions will have to work together to reestablish investor confidence which has been badly dented as witnessed by the latest Moody's downgrade.
The lterm of the new government is however limitedtothe end of 2013. Mr Ali Laârayedh, has suggested that legislative and presidential elections would be held before that date, in October or November.It is also crucial thatthelong drawn out process of drafting the constitution be completed as soon as possible which confirms civil iberties and issues such as women's rights and their place in society as witnessed by the march by women in Tunis on Saturday who are still not confident that their position in society will be guaranteed.
Ennhada has renounced control of key ministries including justice and interior which should give some confidence regarding the impartiality of the justice system, although it will have to be effective in delivering fairness and protecting civil liberties. The religious ministry will also have to protect mosques and communities frombeing taken over by religious extremists. Ennhadas ays that it only retains 28% of ministerial portfolios as against 40% in the previous government.
The Islamist party failed to expand the ruling coalition to include mor parties. It is left with the same coalition parties, the Congress for the Republic President (CPR) and Ettakatol, but it does have a number of non ploitical ministers. If the new government can find its feet and avoid the violence and chaos facing Egypt it will have done well. It will be essentialto disband and disarm militias like the Committees for the Protection of the Revolution and other shadowy organisations engaged in violent acts such as the assassination of Chokri Belaid.
The work of the National Consitutent Assemby will need to be far more organised and cohereent including the completition of the drafting of the consitution and the organising of elections.
The Trade Union Organisation the UGTT, the LTDH and the National Bar Association are organising a national conference against violence on 8 and 9 April and Ennhada and the other parties will hopefully take part in this to broaden the consensus against violence in Tunisia.
Source : https://www.marocafrik.com/english/Tunisia-Challen...