Launch of the Dinamo Project: A Boost for Mountain Agriculture in Northwest Tunisia
The Minister of Agriculture, Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh, launched the integrated Dinamo project on Monday, September 22, 2025, to develop mountain agriculture in Northwest Tunisia. This program aims to improve the living conditions of rural populations and strengthen their resilience to climate change.
Project Overview
Financed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) with a contribution of 92 million dinars out of a total cost of 120 million, the project is implemented by the Commissariat for the Development of Forests and Pastures in the Northwest. It covers five governorates: Béja, Jendouba, Le Kef, Siliana, and Bizerte, spanning an area of 213,000 hectares and affecting over 121,000 inhabitants, distributed across 45 imadas representing 19,375 low-income rural families.
Key Components
The program has two main components:
- Adaptation to Climate Change: This component focuses on improving access to drinking water, developing irrigated areas, conserving soil and water, and planting olive trees and fruit trees.
- Economic and Social Inclusion: This component aims to create income-generating projects, support micro-enterprises for women, youth, and people with special needs, promote local products, and improve rural roads.
Minister's Statement
The Minister emphasized that Dinamo reflects the state's willingness to promote sustainable and balanced development, while thanking international partners for their support. He called for the cooperation of all national structures to ensure the project's success and sustainability.
