The Tunisian government has made significant progress in its exceptional recruitment efforts, with the completion of the first module of a digital platform dedicated to the law n°18. This module enables candidates to register their personal data and basic information, marking a crucial step in the recruitment process. According to Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh, the government is handling this matter with responsibility and seriousness.
The platform's development is part of the government's efforts to address employment precariousness. The Minister announced that the government has finalized the application texts for the 2026 finance law, including article 108, which regulates the status of agents and cadres in newly created municipalities. This article allows for the integration of these agents into the municipal budget after consultation between the Ministries of Interior and Finance.
The government has also made progress in regularizing the status of workers in various sectors. Article 97 of the finance law provides for the titularization of workers and agents on delegated credits within the Ministry of Interior, taking into account their seniority. Additionally, article 101 allows for the titularization of contractual and occasional agents in public hospitals, at a total cost of 12 million dinars. These efforts aim to provide greater job security for thousands of workers.
The platform will soon be open to present vacant positions to candidates. For workers in construction sites under 45 years old, four out of five groups have already been integrated, with the fifth group currently being regularized. For those between 45 and 55 years old, the first group has been validated, and the platform is open for the second group to choose their workplaces.
In addition to recruitment efforts, the government is working to ensure decent and affordable housing for low- and middle-income households. The Minister emphasized that the government is pursuing housing programs and developing financing mechanisms to make housing more accessible. This includes the completion of 912 km of rural roads in 22 governorates and new programs to cover 21 governorates with approximately 782 km of roads in 2027.
The government is also investing in transportation infrastructure to promote social justice and regional balance. The Minister announced the acquisition of 724 additional buses in 2027, to be distributed across all regions of the country. A contract has also been signed for the delivery of 18 new trains for the Tunis-La Goulette-La Marsa line, aiming to improve public transportation services.
The exceptional recruitment process is part of the government's broader efforts to address employment challenges in Tunisia. With the completion of the digital platform and the regularization of workers' status, the government aims to provide more job opportunities and improve working conditions for thousands of Tunisians. The Minister's announcements demonstrate the government's commitment to promoting social justice and regional development.
Key points
- The Tunisian government has completed the first module of a digital platform for exceptional recruitment, allowing candidates to register personal data and basic information.
- The government has made progress in regularizing the status of workers in various sectors, including the titularization of workers and agents in public hospitals and municipalities.
- The government is investing in transportation infrastructure, including the acquisition of 724 additional buses and 18 new trains for the Tunis-La Goulette-La Marsa line.
