Tunisia Secures New International Funding Opportunity with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Following a series of recent exchanges between Tunisian officials and a delegation from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the Asian institution has expressed its willingness to study and finance projects presented by Tunisia, particularly in the sectors of water, energy, and transportation.
Tunisia has finally secured a new window of international funding opportunity after discussions held in early December 2025 between Tunisian officials and an AIIB delegation, which expressed its full willingness to examine and support projects submitted by Tunisia, according to a well-studied and implemented plan, prioritizing the sectors of water, renewable energy, and transportation.
The AIIB, of which Tunisia has been a member since 2023, reminded that its support will depend on the technical maturity of the files and their alignment with its "green" and sustainable investment priorities, while emphasizing its desire to strengthen and solidify its presence in North Africa.
For Tunisia, this opening represents a major opportunity to access competitive financing and significant technical expertise, particularly for strategic projects related to water resource management, modernization of the electrical network, solar development, and improvement of mobility infrastructure.
Tunisian ministries are already working to finalize bankable projects to meet the AIIB's strict criteria, while experts call for better coordination between public institutions, private actors, and international donors to accelerate implementation.
In conclusion, the key takeaway from this good news for the country's economic future is that, although disbursements depend on a demanding schedule and solid structuring, the AIIB's expressed interest offers Tunisia a real chance to boost and capitalize on its economic recovery and attract more structural investments in the years to come.
