The fifth edition of Tunisia's Independent Work Day was launched on November 3, 2026, in the capital city. The event aims to promote job opportunities and entrepreneurship for university graduates. Tunisian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Monther Belaid, attended the opening ceremony, alongside other notable figures, including Emanuel Amaral, head of the European Union's cooperation division in Tunisia.
The event is organized by the National Engineering School of the University of Manouba and brings together various stakeholders from the economic and social sectors. The goal is to foster dialogue between universities, public institutions, and economic actors to explore new opportunities for young people's professional integration and to promote national skills and entrepreneurship.
Minister Belaid emphasized that Tunisia has a talented youth population with high potential for innovation and creativity. He noted that Tunisian universities and engineering schools have been producing skilled graduates in various scientific and technological fields for years. However, the main challenge lies in converting these skills into real job opportunities and contributing to the country's development.
The minister highlighted that the world is witnessing rapid technological changes, particularly with the development of artificial intelligence and the digital economy. These changes offer new opportunities for young people to work and innovate, and the traditional employment paths are no longer the only options. Independent work, entrepreneurship, and digital services are now viable career paths.
This edition of the Independent Work Day coincides with the upcoming graduation of the first batch of students from the National Engineering School of Manouba for the 2026-2027 academic year. The event aims to move from diagnosis to implementation by presenting a new legal and tax framework for individual work and a draft law on platform workers.
The discussions will focus on providing social protection for independent workers and exploring mechanisms to support entrepreneurship and job creation. The event brings together various stakeholders, including students, university representatives, and economic actors, to promote a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the job market.
The Independent Work Day is an essential initiative to promote youth employment and entrepreneurship in Tunisia. The event provides a platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas and explore new opportunities for collaboration and innovation. By supporting entrepreneurship and independent work, Tunisia aims to harness its young talent and drive economic growth and development.
Key points
- The fifth edition of Tunisia's Independent Work Day focuses on promoting job opportunities and entrepreneurship for university graduates.
- The event aims to provide a platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas and explore new opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
- The discussions will focus on providing social protection for independent workers and exploring mechanisms to support entrepreneurship and job creation.
