Tunisia Continues Its Determined March Toward Sustainable and Inclusive Development
The latest data released highlights sustainable competitiveness, a sector where our country ranks 6th on the African continent and 105th out of 192 nations according to the independent research centre SolAbility.
Even though this performance is considered moderate on a global scale, Tunisia remains one of the top performers in Africa, alongside continental leaders such as Morocco and South Africa, which still face challenges related to the development of intellectual capital.
Key Insight: Sustainable competitiveness represents a crucial re‑definition of national power. It should generate and preserve inclusive wealth by strengthening natural, social, intellectual, and institutional foundations that create value. This underscores the urgency of moving beyond traditional metrics that currently focus almost exclusively on economic output.
Why Sustainable Competitiveness Matters
Other factors come into play because a nation’s progress depends on the dynamic interaction among:
- Economic performance
- Social cohesion
- Quality of governance
- Resource management
- Innovation capacity
Sustainable competitiveness has become an essential pillar of economic development. It raises the vital question: Can Tunisia maintain or improve its indicators while safeguarding ecological, social, and institutional systems?
External Pressures and Integrated Strategies
External factors—such as climate‑change constraints and demographic shifts—cannot be overcome without technological transformation and social cohesion. This calls for integrated strategies that balance multiple objectives simultaneously.
The Government’s Digital Response
The state has taken decisive action by adopting a digital strategy and further structuring the country’s digital ecosystem. The strategy aims to:
- Promote digital inclusion
- Attract investment
- Simplify administrative procedures
- Encourage innovation
All of these efforts are designed to better align with the training needs and demands of the ICT sector.
Source: SolAbility Independent Research Centre report
