On October 8, 2026, Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh met with Alex Kremer, the new director of the World Bank Group's office in Tunisia. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Tunisia and the World Bank Group, as well as discussing work programs for the next period. According to a statement from the Ministry of Economy and Planning, the two officials discussed ways to enhance their partnership.
Kremer expressed his desire to intensify coordination between Tunisia and the World Bank Group to strengthen their partnership within the framework of the future Country Partnership Framework (CPF). The CPF is currently being developed and aims to support Tunisia's development goals. Kremer also reaffirmed the World Bank Group's commitment to supporting Tunisia in implementing reforms and achieving its economic and social development objectives.
Abdelhafidh emphasized the need to strengthen and diversify cooperation areas while improving coordination between the two parties. This would accelerate the implementation of projects financed by the World Bank Group. Kremer will oversee the activities of the World Bank Group's institutions in Tunisia, including the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).
The current CPF for Tunisia, covering the period 2023-2027, prioritizes job creation, human capital development, climate resilience, and ecological transition. The World Bank Group's support for Tunisia focuses on addressing key development challenges. Tunisia is working to improve its economic and social development outcomes.
The meeting between Abdelhafidh and Kremer highlights the importance of partnerships in supporting Tunisia's development goals. The World Bank Group's commitment to supporting Tunisia's reforms and development objectives is crucial. Strengthening cooperation between Tunisia and the World Bank Group will be essential in achieving these goals.
The World Bank Group's activities in Tunisia are supervised by Kremer, who will work closely with the Tunisian government to implement development projects. The IBRD, IFC, and MIGA will play a key role in supporting Tunisia's development priorities. The World Bank Group's support for Tunisia is critical in addressing development challenges.
The cooperation between Tunisia and the World Bank Group aims to accelerate the implementation of financed projects and diversify cooperation areas. The meeting between Abdelhafidh and Kremer demonstrates the commitment of both parties to strengthening their partnership. The World Bank Group's support for Tunisia will focus on achieving development goals and addressing key challenges.
Key points
- The World Bank Group and Tunisia discuss cooperation and development projects to accelerate implementation of financed initiatives.
- The Country Partnership Framework (CPF) will be a key tool in supporting Tunisia's development goals.
- The World Bank Group's support for Tunisia focuses on job creation, human capital development, climate resilience, and ecological transition.
