Government Meeting Focuses on Digital Transformation
The Head of Government, Ms. Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, chaired a ministerial council meeting at the Government Palace in Kasbah on Friday, dedicated to monitoring the progress of digital transformation projects in the administration.
Introduction
In her opening speech, Ms. Zaafrani Zenzri emphasized the priority of digital transformation, stating that completing all projects within the given deadlines is a strategic necessity. According to her, this transformation represents a major lever for the national economy and is at the heart of the state's economic and social program.
Benefits of Digital Transformation
The digital transformation allows for:
- Fighting against corruption
- Ensuring transparency in administrative transactions
- Improving the quality of services provided to citizens
- Simplifying procedures
- Reducing processing times for files It also contributes to:
- Stimulating investment
- Improving the business climate
- Enhancing the competitiveness of the Tunisian economy, both regionally and internationally
National Vision for Digital Transformation
The Head of Government recalled that the state has defined a unified national vision for digital transformation within the framework of the 2026-2030 development plan. This vision sets the objectives, priorities, and schedule for the implementation of the concerned projects. She specified that the year 2026 will mark the actual launch of the complete digitization of the administration, with significant impacts on the fight against corruption, monopoly, smuggling, and tax evasion, as well as on the simplification of administrative procedures.
Essential Pillar for Economic Growth
Digital transformation is, according to her, an essential pillar for strengthening the country's economic growth.
Presentation of Completed Projects
During the council, the Minister of Communication Technologies, Mr. Sofiane Hemissi, presented the main projects completed by the end of 2025, including:
- The single platform for administrative services
- Administrative service houses
- Remote payment of fuel tax
- Electronic fiscal stamp
- Digital hospital (phase 1)
- "Najda.tn" assistance system
- National project monitoring system
- National interconnection platform (phase 1)
- National register of associations (phase 1)
- Remote application for identity cards for students
- National platform for building permits "Taamir"
- Border crossing map (interconnection)
- Interconnection services for the social affairs sector
- "Easy Export" system
- "Nationality" citizenship system Mr. Hemissi specified that these digital projects are integrated into the national platform for monitoring public projects.
Examination of Ongoing and Upcoming Projects
The council also examined the progress of the main ongoing and upcoming programs and projects, totaling 192 projects.
Discussion of Solutions to Overcome Obstacles
The ministers discussed the necessary measures and solutions to overcome the obstacles encountered in the implementation of certain digital transformation projects within the various ministries and public structures.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Ms. Zaafrani Zenzri reaffirmed the importance of finalizing all digital projects within the given deadlines, developing electronic payment mechanisms, completing the interconnection of all services to citizens, and ensuring regular monitoring of project progress using unified performance indicators.
Prioritization of Citizen-Centric Projects
She emphasized the absolute priority of projects with a direct impact on citizens and investors, in order to improve the business climate, stimulate economic growth, facilitate citizens' daily lives, and strengthen the fight against corruption.
Citizen-Centric Approach
She also highlighted the need to place the citizen's interest at the heart of digital transformation, in order to establish a modern administration based on open data and artificial intelligence, ensuring transparency and promoting innovation.
Cybersecurity Measures
The Head of Government insisted on the application of cybersecurity measures and qualified the complete digitization of the administration as a strategic choice of the state, essential for strengthening the effectiveness of administrative work, improving the performance of public services, and bringing services closer to citizens, in accordance with the directives of the President of the Republic.
National Communication Plan
Ms. Zaafrani Zenzri concluded by recommending the establishment of a national communication plan to inform citizens about available digital services and promote their use.
