New Project "TANIT" Launched to Promote Sustainable Tourism in Tunisia
A new project titled "TANIT" was launched on September 27, 2024, aiming to promote sustainable tourism development in Tunisia and strengthen the capacities of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working in this field. The project is co-financed by the European Union (EU) and implemented by Leaders International in collaboration with the scientific association "Museum Lab".
The TANIT project aims to boost the economy, particularly in inland regions, by promoting sustainable tourism that highlights Tunisia's natural and cultural heritage. According to the European Union Delegation in Tunisia, the project also seeks to diversify the tourist offer beyond coastal areas.
The governorates of Jendouba, Kef, Siliana, Béja, Zaghouan, Medenine, Gabes, and Tataouine will be specifically targeted by the project's initiatives, with the intention of developing their tourist potential and improving their attractiveness.
During the launch event held at the Ministry of Tourism, members of the steering committee discussed the selection criteria for the 35 associations that will benefit from the project. They emphasized the importance of the role of CSOs and local communities in implementing sustainable tourism initiatives and stressed the need for close coordination between public and private actors to ensure the success of this initiative.
