Regional Leaders Must Step Up Efforts to Boost Socioeconomic Development
Regional leaders must, as the Head of State always recommends, become even more involved in the national effort to develop the socioeconomic sector. This is because the potential is very significant, and it only requires finding the necessary solutions to capitalize on it.
A Key Pillar of the President's Development Strategy
In his overall vision for social justice and equitable economic progress, the President of the Republic has made regional issues one of the priority pillars of his development strategy. This approach, which starts at the local level and works its way up to the national level, is justified by the significant but underexploited potential of our regions.
To address this issue, numerous important programs have been implemented to reform the national development policy and establish a balanced and interdependent socioeconomic environment. These programs aim to consolidate economic opportunities and broaden the perspectives of local populations.
A New Approach to Planning and Development
As recommended by the President of the Republic, a new planning approach based on regional development is necessary to correct imbalances and ensure inclusive growth. The involvement of regional councils, the expansion of their responsibilities, and their association with national decision-making processes, including the development of the 2026-2030 economic and social plan, have all contributed to this approach.
To support the implementation of these strategic objectives, the state has progressively equipped regions with the necessary tools. This includes multiple programs for financial and administrative decentralization, as well as economic deconcentration measures aimed at serving the legitimate expectations of local populations and converting regions from assisted to strategic partners.
The Need for Greater Involvement and Governance
However, the achievements made so far have not met expectations, largely due to a lack of implementation and governance. While there have been some encouraging advances, such as the community enterprise program, which has provided a breath of fresh air for local populations, particularly young people, more needs to be done to support this category of enterprises.
Supporting Community Enterprises
To this end, multiple measures have been taken to support community enterprises, including guidance, support, and simplification of creation procedures. This incentive policy has accelerated the pace of creations, with over 230 units launched by the end of October 2025. The volume of creations is expected to increase further, especially with the increase in the financing ceiling from 300,000 to 1 million dinars.
Generalizing the Dynamic
However, this dynamic in community enterprises is not enough to guarantee regional takeoff on its own and needs to be generalized. This objective has yet to be achieved, as despite the expansion of local leaders' prerogatives, there is still a lack of participation in regional issues, particularly in terms of planning and projection. This prevents our decision-makers from meeting the real needs of these populations, implementing appropriate projects, and capitalizing on their potential.
The President's Call to Action
This shortcoming seems to anger the President of the Republic, who is calling on our leaders to become more engaged, responsible, and involved in the national effort to develop the socioeconomic sector. Regional leaders must step up their efforts to boost socioeconomic development and capitalize on the significant potential of our regions.
