The organized struggle over institutions in Tunisia

The organized struggle over institutions in Tunisia

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This article examines the prospects for Tunisia with regard to the whole wheat phyllo dough formation of a more inclusive economic- and political system.Special focus is on employees’ associations and labor unions as two decisive social groups that have historically played an important role in Tunisian politics.Eva Bellin’s (2000) model of organized capital and –labor’s (material) interests is used, as well as a broader historical analysis of the Tunisian institutional context before and after Ben Ali stepped down from power.It is concluded that prospects for further inclusive institutionalization looks reasonably positive, although much is uncertain.While the business community has suffered substantial costs as a result of the fall of the Ben Ali-regime, it is much less collectively organized and is unlikely to openly act against further inclusiveness.

Labor unions, in contrast, have gained from the move to some lolasalinas.com more inclusive institutions by securing an important role in Tunisian politics.