The Tunisian Council of Ministers convened Thursday morning at the Government Palace in Kasbah, greenlighting several pivotal draft laws and decrees aimed at improving public services and driving economic recovery. These initiatives span crucial sectors, including sanitation, telemedicine, and infrastructure development.
Among the most significant measures is the approval of a loan agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) to fund Phase VI of the national sanitation program. Signed on June 25, 2024, the agreement targets 139 working-class districts across the country, benefiting over 260,000 citizens. The initiative will enhance sanitation systems in these communities and connect essential institutions like schools, health centers, and services for people with disabilities to the national sewage network.
In addition, a new decree on telemedicine was approved, paving the way for remote medical services, particularly in the field of medical imaging. This is part of Tunisia’s broader effort to digitalize its healthcare system, offering specialists to underserved areas. The law aims to incentivize public sector doctors to provide telemedicine consultations, improving access to healthcare in rural regions.
Other measures included the approval of a loan agreement between Tunisia and AFD to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as part of economic recovery efforts. The Council also gave its approval for a solar plant project in Sakdoud, alongside amendments to a loan agreement with the African Export-Import Bank.
Prime Minister Kamel Madouri, who led the session on behalf of President Kais Saied, emphasized the need for seamless collaboration between the executive and legislative branches. He called for swift implementation of the 2025 Finance Law, which includes provisions to improve workers’ purchasing power, support agriculture, incentivize investment, and address economic challenges such as layoffs.
Madouri urged all ministries to complete the necessary legal frameworks to ensure the timely rollout of these reforms, which aim to enhance both the social welfare and economic resilience of Tunisia. The Prime Minister also highlighted the importance of fostering integration between central and regional authorities to ensure reforms are carried out effectively and address citizens’ needs at the grassroots level.
