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Economic and financial trends in Madagascar and Tunisia

Overview

Economic developments in Madagascar and Tunisia show divergent trends across the telecommunications and financial sectors.

In Madagascar, the telecommunications sector faces low mobile internet penetration due to high taxation and unbalanced competition, prompting government proposals for legal reforms to end monopolies. Simultaneously, the country faces significant household debt challenges, with 40% of households using credit for daily consumption. Much of this borrowing occurs through informal channels, particularly in rural areas where interest rates can reach 100% to 300%.

In Tunisia, the telecommunications market has entered a period of recovery, with rising subscriptions and a shift toward 5G deployment and data consumption. The microfinance sector also shows growth and improved stability, with an increasing number of active clients and a declining portfolio at risk. Regulatory measures have been implemented to prevent abusive lending practices within the microfinance industry.

Entities

Tunisia · Madagascar · INSTAT · ACM · Ministry of Digital Development, Digital Transformation, Posts and Telecommuncat

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Microfinance trends show expansion in Tunisia and debt challenges in Madagascar

    Tunisia's microfinance sector shows strong growth and improved portfolio quality, while Madagascar faces rising household debt used primarily for daily consumption.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Telecommunications markets show shifts in Madagascar and Tunisia

    Telecommunications markets in Madagascar and Tunisia show divergent trends: Madagascar seeks regulatory reform to boost low internet penetration, while Tunisia sees a recovery driven by fixed-line growth.

Sources

leconomistemaghrebin.com · lexpress.mg