President Reaffirms Commitment to Addressing Infrastructure and Housing Shortcomings
The President of the Republic has reiterated his determination to tackle the glaring deficiencies in the areas of infrastructure and housing. Deteriorated roads, outdated sanitation networks, and the social housing crisis are at the forefront of his concerns. Kaïs Saïed is calling for rapid reforms and a general mobilization to meet the legitimate expectations of citizens.
Recent Meeting with Government Officials
The President recently received the Head of Government and the Minister of Equipment and Housing, demonstrating his commitment to finding adequate solutions to the problems and shortcomings in the management of basic infrastructure and housing. According to the official statement released by Carthage, the President's willingness to address these issues is evident.
Identifying the Problems
The President has highlighted the need for innovative and more effective approaches to improve the situation and remedy the dysfunctions and inappropriate actions in the management of infrastructure and housing. This includes the renovation of roads, the maintenance of sanitation networks, and the provision of essential services such as water and electricity.
Legacy of Neglect
President Kaïs Saïed has acknowledged the "heavy legacy" of neglect and lack of maintenance in the areas of infrastructure and housing, which has accumulated over many years. He has expressed his concern about the situation, which reveals problems of governance and prioritization in the treatment of public projects related to infrastructure.
Emphasis on Social Housing
The President has also emphasized the importance of social housing, stressing the need to implement the "rent-to-own" mechanism, validated by the 2026 finance law, to benefit low- and middle-income Tunisian households. He has recommended the rapid construction of new housing units through the National Real Estate Company of Tunisia (SNIT) and the Tunisian Real Estate Promotion Company (SPROL), while respecting urban planning schemes and anticipating the future needs of the population.
Mobilization for Reform
The President's commitment to addressing the social housing crisis and infrastructure shortcomings is evident. He has called for a general mobilization to respond to the legitimate expectations of citizens, who aspire to benefit equitably from the country's wealth, within a framework of social justice. The need to accelerate reforms and implement measures to concretize popular aspirations, in harmony with the ambitions of Tunisia and its people, is urgent.
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