Tunisian MP Proposes Creation of New Administrative Capital
Tunisian Member of Parliament, Dhafer Sghiri, has proposed the creation of an administrative hub or a new administrative capital in Tunisia, estimating that such a project could stimulate investment, boost the real estate market, and create jobs. He made this proposal during a plenary session of Parliament, held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Background and Rationale
According to the MP, this project is part of a comprehensive approach aimed at rebalancing territorial development and decongesting the Greater Tunis area by transferring some sovereign and administrative functions to the interior regions. He called for a national debate on the relocation of certain state administrations.
Emphasis on Social Housing and Regional Equity
Dhafer Sghiri also highlighted that social housing is a key indicator of the state's ability to manage territorial development and ensure equity between regions. He stressed the need for the authorities to have a clear and coherent vision for the redistribution of the population and economic activities to reduce regional disparities.
Potential Benefits of a New Administrative Capital
The MP believes that creating an administrative capital could help structure new development hubs, attract private investment, and offer sustainable job opportunities, particularly in the country's interior regions.
Context and Relevance
This intervention comes as the Parliament examines two housing-related bills on Wednesday, February 11, 2026: one amending the fundamental law of the Tunisian National Real Estate Company, and the other modifying the law related to the creation of the Social Housing Promotion Company.
Broader Implications
The debate on creating a new administrative capital revives discussions around decentralization, territorial development, and spatial justice, which are major issues in the country's current socio-economic context.
