Regulatory Framework for Industrial Projects on Agricultural Land Adjusted
The regulatory framework governing the implementation of industrial projects on agricultural land has been adjusted. The Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy announced the entry into force of a new joint decree dated December 31, 2025, aimed at simplifying the regularization procedures for the projects concerned.
Key Developments
- The new decree, published in the Official Journal of the Tunisian Republic (Jort) on January 2, 2026, was signed in coordination with the Ministries of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries, as well as Equipment and Housing.
- The text introduces amendments to the decree of May 3, 2023, which sets the conditions for changing the vocation of agricultural land hosting industrial activities.
- According to the clarifications provided, the reform aims primarily to alleviate certain administrative requirements deemed constraining.
Objectives of the Reform
The reform seeks to:
- Simplify certain administrative procedures
- Adjust criteria, eligibility conditions, and required supporting documents to remedy the difficulties encountered in the application of the previous system
- Support investment and land regularization, with a focus on accelerating public and private projects while preserving agricultural land
Context
This revision is part of a broader effort to support investment and land regularization, with the goal of accelerating public and private projects while keeping a watchful eye on the preservation of agricultural land.
