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26-03-14

IMF says Tunisia's economy to reach 2.8 percent in 2014

(MENAFN) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts Tunisia's growth to reach 2.8 percent in 2014, the same as the government's revised figure, according to Qatar News Agency. The current account deficit grew to 8.4 percent of GDP in 2013 on the back of weak external demand for tourism goods. Tunisia's deficit of GDP is expected to reach 7.2 percent this year. Headline inflation dropped to 5.5% in February 2014, and is expected to remain unchanged following a slower rise in food prices.