Tunisia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy, is set to host a high-level conference on October 8, 2026, in the capital city. The event aims to discuss the prospects and challenges of digital transformation in the pharmaceutical sector. The conference, titled "The Pharmaceutical Industry in Tunisia: Transitioning to the Electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD), Digitalization, and Sustainable Competitiveness," will bring together government officials, researchers, laboratory representatives, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and digital transformation experts.
The conference is considered a strategic platform to explore mechanisms for accelerating the adoption of the eCTD system, which is a crucial foundation for facilitating procedures for accessing medicines to the market and supporting national pharmaceutical sovereignty. The eCTD system is an electronic common technical document that streamlines the registration process for pharmaceutical products.
The conference program includes discussions on several key topics, including the state's strategic directions for promoting the pharmaceutical industry and developing the local production system. The role of the eCTD in reducing licensing timelines and facilitating exports will also be examined. Additionally, the impact of digitalization on the overall competitiveness of institutions and quality management will be addressed.
The conference will also focus on the regulatory and technical challenges associated with the comprehensive digital transformation of the sector. Participants will discuss the necessary frameworks and infrastructure to support the digitalization of the pharmaceutical industry in Tunisia.
The event is expected to attract a diverse range of stakeholders, including government officials, industry experts, and representatives from the pharmaceutical sector. The conference aims to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among participants, ultimately contributing to the growth and development of the pharmaceutical industry in Tunisia.
By hosting this conference, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry aims to support the development of the pharmaceutical sector in Tunisia and promote the country's pharmaceutical sovereignty. The event is also expected to provide a platform for networking and collaboration among industry stakeholders.
The conference is part of a series of events aimed at promoting economic development and cooperation in Tunisia. Recent initiatives include the launch of a series of regional meetings to introduce the "Easy Export" program, which aims to facilitate the export of products from small and medium-sized enterprises.
Key points
- The conference will discuss the role of the eCTD in reducing licensing timelines and facilitating exports.
- The event aims to support the development of the pharmaceutical sector in Tunisia and promote the country's pharmaceutical sovereignty.
- The conference will bring together government officials, researchers, laboratory representatives, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and digital transformation experts.
