Public Investments in Tunisia Reach 6.5 Billion Dinars in 2026
Public investments in Tunisia are expected to reach 6.5 billion dinars in 2026, representing a 38% increase from 4.7 billion dinars in 2023. This growth was highlighted during a ministerial council meeting held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Kasbah Palace, under the presidency of Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri. The meeting focused on monitoring development projects across all regions of the country.
Key Sectors Benefiting from Investments
The sectors covered by these investments include:
- Infrastructures
- Health
- Transportation
- Education
- Renewable energy
- Agriculture
- Industry
- Tourism
- Technology
Challenges and Solutions
The government emphasizes that the challenge is no longer just about securing funding, but also about accelerating project implementation and reducing delays caused by administrative, technical, or land-related obstacles. Governors and regional officials are urged to strengthen field monitoring and intervene quickly to unblock construction sites.
Measures Adopted
To address these challenges, a series of measures have been adopted, including:
- Integrating all public projects into a national monitoring platform, which will be regularly updated
- Developing an early warning system to identify potential delays based on indicators such as work progress, public procurement, land ownership, and budget consumption
- Streamlining public procurement procedures for large projects while maintaining transparency and good governance rules
- Strengthening the selection and control of companies responsible for construction work, based on their technical, financial, and past performance capabilities
Objectives and Context
These decisions are part of the preparation for the 2026-2030 Development Plan. The stated objective is to ensure better execution of public investments to improve infrastructure, strengthen basic services, reduce regional disparities, and support job creation.
