DAVOS, Switzerland : The governor of Tunisia's central bank says his country is back in business, welcoming back investors and will instill transparency as he attempts to allay any fears about commerce there. Mustapha Kamel Nabli, appointed governor of the country's central bank earlier this week, said on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Saturday that the mere fact he was there was a clear indication that “things are under control economically.” He pledged that corruption and cronyism in the North African nation would be replaced by transparency. It has been two weeks since the North African nation ousted longtime strongman President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali on Jan. 14 after 23 years in power. “Tunisia has gone through a major transition over the last two weeks and we have gone a long way,” Nabli said. “I think we are coming out in a quite good situation. ...Democracy is taking root even given the lack of democratic traditions in the country.” Many protesters had been angry over the lack of jobs, corruption and repression under Ben Ali, but Nabli emphasized that security conditions in the country are returning to normal. – Agence France
