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Economic Resilience in Tunisia
The representative of the Ministry of Economy, Raja Boulabiar, present at the debate, highlighted that the Tunisian economy has evolved in an unprecedented context. It has had to face a series of unpredictable external shocks, which have had an impact on the prices of raw materials and hydrocarbons, as well as episodes of drought.
Affected Fundamentals and Resilience
In this environment, she added, the fundamentals of the Tunisian economy have been affected. However, it has shown increasing resilience during the last period. The good performance of the industrial and agricultural sectors, the growth of GDP, the increase in foreign direct investment (FDI), and the control of inflation, all recently recorded, are positive indicators, she explained. Tunisia's ability to honor its commitments (including bulk repayments in 2024 and 2025), despite very limited access to external financing resources, is an asset for the country, according to her.
Consolidation of Results
These results have been consolidated by the improvement of Tunisia's sovereign rating and the upward revision of the growth rate by international financial institutions, she stated. She specified that for the 2026-2030 development plan, priority will be given to the balance between the social role of the state and economic growth. She concluded by adding that the acceleration of renewable energy projects in PPP mode and the establishment of a new governance to ensure the monitoring of projects in financial difficulty financed by external resources are efforts made to boost strategic sectors.
Key Points
- The Tunisian economy has shown resilience in the face of external shocks and droughts
- Positive indicators include good performance of industrial and agricultural sectors, GDP growth, increase in FDI, and control of inflation
- Tunisia's ability to honor its commitments is an asset despite limited access to external financing
- The 2026-2030 development plan will prioritize balance between social role of the state and economic growth
- Efforts are being made to boost strategic sectors through renewable energy projects and new governance.
