Tunisia and Switzerland Strengthen Strategic Partnership with New Cooperation Cycle for 2025-2028
A new cycle of cooperation between Tunisia and Switzerland was launched on April 16, during the 14th annual meeting of the Steering Committee of the Swiss Cooperation Program in Tunisia. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Economy and Planning, brought together the Minister's Chief of Staff, the Swiss Ambassador, and representatives from several partner institutions.
Review of the 2021-2024 Cooperation Cycle
The meeting provided an opportunity to review the results of four years of active cooperation between 2021 and 2024. During this period, Switzerland invested approximately 200 million Tunisian dinars in the form of grants through around 60 projects, focusing on three main axes: economic development, governance, and migration. This portfolio has created around 30,000 jobs.
Concrete Impact of the 2021-2024 Program
The results of the 2021-2024 program demonstrate a concrete impact. In terms of vocational training, 38 partnerships with the private sector were sealed, resulting in 34 training offers in 12 sectors, benefiting 7,000 young people, 75% of whom have accessed employment. In the field of energy efficiency, audits were conducted in municipal buildings across the country's 350 communes, paving the way for future investments.
Sustainable Tourism and Local Development
Sustainable tourism has also seen significant growth, particularly in the Dahar region, with the creation of 1,000 jobs and a 20% increase in the number of visitors. Support for local products has generated 2,000 jobs, 80% of which are held by women, thanks to the certification of 124 new products. At the local development level, 109 projects have been implemented, connecting 17 villages and improving access to basic social services.
New 2025-2028 Program
The new 2025-2028 program, the result of joint work between Tunisian authorities and three Swiss federal offices – the SDC, SECO, and SEM – is aligned with national priorities. With a budget of 60 million Swiss francs (approximately 210 million Tunisian dinars), it is built around two fundamental pillars: prosperity and stability.
