The Tunisian parliament and National Council of Regions and Districts began discussing the 2027 social affairs budget on November 14, 2026. The budget is estimated at 4227 million dinars, marking a 3.6% increase from 2026. This information was provided in a joint report by the Health, Women's Affairs, Family, Social Affairs, and Disability Committee of the People's Representatives Assembly and the Services and Social Development Committee of the National Council of Regions and Districts.
According to the report, the budget for 2027 is allocated across five programs. These programs include 36.1 million dinars for the Employment and Professional Relations Program, 1.84 billion dinars for the Social Security Program, and 2.12 billion dinars for the Social Promotion and Assistance to Poor Families Program. Additionally, 341.52 million dinars are allocated for leasing expenses, and 28.9 million dinars for operating expenses.
The Ministry of Social Affairs has outlined its priorities for 2027, focusing on employment and professional relations, social promotion, social security, migration, and Tunisians abroad. The ministry aims to continue working on providing decent working conditions by reducing individual and collective labor disputes, increasing the number of work inspections, and establishing social dialogue structures.
In the area of employment and professional relations, the ministry plans to prepare a draft law to revise the labor code. This revision will enable labor inspectors to play a mediation role in individual and collective disputes, helping to alleviate pressure on labor courts and promote social peace. Furthermore, the ministry has prepared a draft law to regulate remote work in the private sector, aiming to add flexibility to labor legislation and keep pace with technological development and rapid changes in the labor market.
The Ministry of Social Affairs is also working on reforming the social security system. A framework law is being prepared, which will include the basic principles for a comprehensive reform of the system. The social security system has structural imbalances that have worsened over time. The reform aims to address these issues and improve the overall effectiveness of the system.
The 2027 budget for social affairs reflects the government's commitment to addressing social and economic challenges in Tunisia. The allocated funds will support various programs aimed at promoting employment, social security, and social promotion. The ministry's priorities for 2027 align with its efforts to improve working conditions, enhance social dialogue, and provide support to vulnerable populations.
Key initiatives under the 2027 budget include the implementation of programs to support employment and professional relations, social security, and social promotion. These initiatives are expected to have a positive impact on the lives of Tunisian citizens, particularly those in need of social and economic support. The government's efforts to reform the social security system and improve working conditions will be crucial in achieving these goals.
Key points
- The 2027 social affairs budget in Tunisia is estimated at 4227 million dinars, a 3.6% increase from 2026.
- The budget is allocated across five programs, including employment and professional relations, social security, and social promotion.
- The Ministry of Social Affairs aims to continue working on providing decent working conditions and promoting social peace through various initiatives.
