Informal Sector’s Role in North African Economies Tied to Instability
Informal Sector’s Role in North African Economies Tied to Instability

Author(s): Sara Nowacka
Subject(s): Economic policy, International relations/trade
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: North Africa; economy; instability; EU; Tunisia;
Summary/Abstract: The July agreement between the EU and Tunisia on countering irregular migration indicates that support for North African economies is an increasingly important element of cooperation between the EU and countries in the region. A characteristic feature of these economies is the prevalence of the informal sector, where workers operate in extremely unstable conditions, prompting protests or decisions to migrate. To increase the effectiveness of its actions, the EU should therefore support North African countries in ensuring decent working conditions in this sector.

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