Tunisia Charts Bold Course with Legislative Overhaul and Investment Push

Tunisia’s government is setting an ambitious legislative agenda, with Prime Minister Kamel Madouri spearheading discussions on key reforms during a high-stakes Council of Ministers meeting at the Government Palace in Kasbah. The session focused on sweeping legislative proposals covering healthcare, civil protection, and education—sectors deemed critical to the country’s long-term development.

One major point of discussion was a draft organic law facilitating the establishment of a coordination office for the Arab Board of Health Specialisations in Tunisia. This initiative is poised to bolster Tunisia’s role in regional healthcare cooperation, unlocking access to training programs and resources that will benefit medical professionals across the Maghreb.

Economic and infrastructural fortification was also on the agenda. The Cabinet examined a €50 million loan agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) aimed at modernizing Tunisia’s National Office of Civil Protection. The funding, repayable over 20 years with a 7-year grace period, is designed to enhance disaster response capabilities, risk prevention strategies, and emergency preparedness measures.

In the education sector, the government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Tunisia’s primary school system. A proposed decree seeks to extend the mandate of the Results-Based Management Unit overseeing the Primary Education Support Project. This initiative, supported by the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, has already played a pivotal role in upgrading school infrastructure. With plans to construct 50 new schools, renovate 800 existing ones, and equip 500 with digital tools, the project represents a strategic investment in Tunisia’s future workforce.

At the start of the meeting, Madouri underscored the urgency of accelerating governmental efficiency, urging ministries to push forward with structural reforms and legislative innovations. He stressed the importance of improving public sector performance, enhancing service delivery, and stimulating both public and private investment.

“The government must be unwavering in its commitment to economic and social progress. Every ministry is expected to put forward bold, transformative solutions to revamp public management and strengthen national institutions,” Madouri declared, emphasizing the need for swift and decisive action.

As Tunisia navigates an evolving economic landscape, the government is focused on balancing public sector expansion with private investment incentives. The Prime Minister highlighted the imminent completion of a groundbreaking horizontal investment law, designed to attract investors and streamline regulatory frameworks.

With a clear roadmap for reform and a call for immediate action, Tunisia is signaling its determination to reshape its governance model, bolster its economy, and enhance its global positioning.

 

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