The Tunisian government has announced plans to increase funding for the Regional Development Program (PRD) in the 2027 state budget. According to Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh, the program's budget will rise by 71.050 million dinars to reach 543.550 million dinars. This increase is part of a broader effort to revise the legislative framework governing regional councils and integrate more projects into the PRD.
The 2027 state budget also outlines significant investments in infrastructure and development. Minister Abdelhafidh revealed that investment spending for 2027 has been set at 301.563 million dinars in commitments and 101.563 million dinars in payments. This represents a substantial increase from 2026, when investment spending totaled 2.580 million dinars in commitments and 1.580 million dinars in payments. The increase is largely due to the reallocation of intervention credits to support investment spending.
The budget also includes reductions in certain areas. The credits allocated for improving living conditions have been reduced to 220.550 million dinars in 2027, down from 300 million dinars in 2026. Additionally, the budget for worker bonuses has been decreased from 150 million dinars in 2026 to 100 million dinars in 2027. This reduction is part of a broader effort to regularize the status of workers in public construction projects.
Minister Abdelhafidh also announced a decrease in Tunisia's contributions to international financial institutions. The state's contribution to these institutions is expected to decline by 18.3% in 2027, to 56.225 million dinars. This reduction is attributed to a decrease in the number of payment deadlines and a lower payment to the African Development Bank (BAD).
The 2027 state budget has been examined by various committees, including the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) and the National Council of Regions and Districts. These committees have been working to review and discuss the budget's various components, including investment spending, regional development, and contributions to international financial institutions.
The budget's focus on regional development and infrastructure investment reflects the government's efforts to promote economic growth and improve living standards. By allocating increased funding to the PRD and other development initiatives, the government aims to address regional disparities and support sustainable development.
The 2027 state budget is part of a broader effort to promote economic reform and fiscal sustainability in Tunisia. The government faces significant challenges, including a high public debt and limited financial resources. However, the budget's focus on investment and development suggests a commitment to long-term economic growth and stability.
Key points
- The 2027 state budget allocates increased funding for regional development, with a focus on improving living conditions and infrastructure.
- Investment spending for 2027 has been set at 301.563 million dinars in commitments and 101.563 million dinars in payments.
- The budget includes reductions in certain areas, including credits for improving living conditions and worker bonuses.
