Tunisian Government Unveils 2026-2030 Development Plan
The Tunisian government has placed social justice, reduction of regional inequalities, and energy and water sovereignty at the center of its 2026-2030 Development Plan, presented during a ministerial council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzeri. According to a statement released by the Government Presidency on December 2, 2025, this plan marks a significant turning point, as it is based for the first time on a bottom-up approach, developed from local, regional, and interregional councils, in line with the vision of President Kaïs Saïed.
First Axis: Social Inclusion and Support for Vulnerable Categories
The first axis focuses on improving social inclusion and supporting vulnerable categories. This involves enhancing the quality of essential services, particularly in the health, education, and public transportation sectors. The statement also emphasizes the importance of activating employment programs, supporting young entrepreneurs, improving the employability of graduates, and consolidating social protection to create a genuine safety net for fragile populations.
Second Axis: Reducing Regional Inequalities
The second axis aims to reduce regional inequalities, a central challenge for the government. The text highlights the need to connect interior regions to more developed areas through adapted infrastructure and create a development dynamic capable of reducing persistent disparities between territories.
Economic Vision
The plan is based on a sustainable and inclusive economic vision. The authorities aim to stimulate both public and private investment, modernize the agricultural sector through technology and better water management, and develop industrial and agricultural value chains to increase added value while respecting environmental standards. Integrating the informal sector, opening up to new export markets, and attracting foreign investment in key sectors are also major orientations.
Water Sovereignty
Water sovereignty is another essential pillar. The government wants to optimize the management of traditional water resources, modernize distribution networks, and develop non-conventional resources. The plan also provides for the generalization of wastewater treatment, the deployment of smart agriculture, and the digitalization of water management systems.
Energy Sovereignty
Energy sovereignty is also a strategic priority. The objective is to reduce the country's dependence on fossil fuels, increase the share of renewable energies, valorize national resources such as solar, wind, or biogas, and encourage more rational energy consumption among households and businesses. The reform of the sector's governance and the future exploitation of the ELMED electrical interconnection project are also cited as major levers.
Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is another key aspect. The government plans to generalize the digitalization of administrative services, extend high-speed internet, support businesses in their digital transformation, and implement a national strategy dedicated to artificial intelligence.
Modernization of the Industrial Model
The government also wants to modernize the Tunisian industrial model, based on the knowledge economy, clean technologies, and innovation. The objective is to improve the geographical distribution of industrial activities, support the competitiveness of SMEs, accelerate the creation of smart industrial zones, strengthen research and innovation, and optimize the role of technological hubs. The goal is to enable Tunisian companies to improve their position in value chains and increase their export capacity.
Access to Financing
Finally, access to financing appears as a growing challenge. The plan aims to strengthen financial balances, improve national savings, mobilize concessional and green financing, define a list of projects adapted to public-private partnerships, and expand financial inclusion for vulnerable populations.
The Prime Minister recalled that the 2026-2030 Plan is not only an economic roadmap but also a structuring national stage that will guide political choices in the years to come.
