Tunisian President Announces Dissolution of Public Sector Outsourcing Firm
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed announced the dissolution of "L'Itissalia Lilkhadamat," a public sector outsourcing company. The company's employees will be directly reintegrated into their jobs within public administrations and enterprises, putting an end to their precarious employment status.
This decision was made during a Council of Ministers meeting at the Carthage Palace. It is part of a series of structural reforms initiated by President Saïed to put an end to outsourcing, which he has described as "disguised slavery." He emphasized that these practices are contrary to the spirit of the Constitution, particularly Article 17, which calls for ensuring social justice and achieving a balance between the public and private sectors.
President Saïed specified that the dissolution of "L'Itissalia Lilkhadamat" is only the first step in a broader legislative reform process. The goal is to integrate all employees in similar outsourcing conditions into permanent positions, responding to workers' demands and stabilizing the social climate.
During the Council of Ministers meeting, several other points were addressed. The President stressed the need to develop new solutions for construction workers who have long suffered from poverty, prolonged unemployment, and exclusion. He also urged a rethink of social fund management to ensure their financial balance and enabling them to fulfill their mission in better conditions.
Furthermore, President Saïed highlighted the need to cut the number of inefficient and costly public enterprises. He believes that the funds currently allocated to these structures should instead be invested in high-performing institutions that serve the entire society.
The President also defended the model of local cooperative societies, calling for simplified creation procedures and combating blockages imposed by certain interest groups. He recalled that this kind of enterprise has achieved positive results in many countries and could help relaunch the Tunisian economy.
