Employment and Higher Education: A Priority for the President of the Republic
The President of the Republic has been paying particular attention to employment in general, and the employment of higher education graduates in particular, multiplying his public appearances and statements to ensure that concrete solutions are being implemented to support unemployed doctors.
A Meeting with the Head of Government and the Minister of Finance
During a recent meeting with the Head of Government and the Minister of Finance, President Kaïs Saïed reiterated that one of the state's priorities is to respond positively to the expectations of those who have suffered from "unemployment, deprivation, and discrimination". He emphasized that it is preferable to allocate certain funds to support these individuals rather than providing them to unnecessary institutions.
A Visit to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
As part of his recent field visits, the President of the Republic visited the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, where he met with unemployed doctors who have been staging a sit-in for some time. After direct contact and exchange with the concerned individuals, the President gained a clear understanding of the magnitude of this crisis affecting these graduates.
A Commitment to Integrating Higher Education Graduates into the Public Sector
In response to these demands, the President of the Republic affirmed his determination to make the integration of higher education graduates into the public sector a "national priority". He promised a recruitment methodology that respects the principles of competence and merit, with salaries commensurate with their academic qualifications.
A Promise of Justice and Equity
The President also emphasized that the recruitment process should be based on criteria that conform to the existing legal framework and a comprehensive reform of the sector. He promised to continue efforts to establish viable and reliable solutions to open up real prospects for these skilled graduates.
A Positive Response from Unemployed Doctors
Understanding the complexity of the situation, the unemployed doctors welcomed the presidential initiative and expressed their full availability to put their skills at the service of the country, despite the difficult conditions they are facing.
A Broader Perspective for the Presidential Program
Beyond the issue of unemployment among doctoral holders, President Kaïs Saïed aims to give his presidential program a broader perspective, conferring new dimensions on the new Tunisia as it enters the phase of "construction and consolidation".
The Need for Citizen Participation
The President has repeatedly emphasized that the country needs the "arms" and "brains" of all its citizens to overcome the various difficulties. "Our homeland seeks to benefit from the skills of all its free men and women, driven by enthusiasm, a spirit of sacrifice, and generosity. This is the definitive breakthrough, with no possibility of going back," he has said.
A Strong Signal from the President
By taking a close interest in unemployed doctors, the President of the Republic is demonstrating his unwavering will to send a strong signal, affirming that he remains constantly attentive to finding new solutions to valorize skills and resolve the issue of unemployment in general, with the clear intention of concretizing the principle of dignity for all categories of the population across all regions of Tunisia.
