Tunisia's Economy and Planning Minister Samir Abdel Hafeez has announced that his ministry is working on reviewing the country's investment magazine and preparing a national digital map of investment opportunities. This move aims to simplify administrative procedures and digitize services for investors. The minister made these remarks during a session of the Assembly of People's Representatives and the National Council for Regions and Districts.
The review of the investment magazine represents a structural reform of the legislative system governing investment in Tunisia. The minister emphasized that this process requires studying various chapters and related regulatory texts to ensure that new provisions are clear, applicable, and guarantee legislative stability. The ministry is working in parallel on accelerating administrative procedures that can be simplified without waiting for the completion of the magazine's revision.
The minister also discussed the abolition of licenses and their replacement with cahiers des charges, which requires a detailed study of the content of these cahiers and related procedures. This process is being carried out in coordination with concerned ministries, the Competition Council, and the Government's legislative services to ensure that these cahiers do not become a new administrative obstacle for investors.
The Economy Ministry is preparing a national investment map in the form of a digital platform to promote available opportunities at the national, regional, and local levels. A study office has been selected to develop this platform, with the aim of completing its development by February or March 2027. This platform will provide information on investment opportunities and facilitate the identification of potential areas for investment.
Regarding the digitization of services, the minister announced that the Tunisian investor portal currently offers two services: investment declaration and electronic payment. Future stages will include services such as legal training for companies, processing of investor applications, and handling of license requests. The digitization of services aims to improve the business climate and facilitate investment in Tunisia.
The minister's statements were made during a session dedicated to discussing the ministry's 2027 budget. Several deputies intervened, emphasizing the importance of promoting regional development and encouraging investment in different regions of the country. They also stressed the need to provide necessary financing for productive sectors and protect agricultural systems.
The review of the investment magazine and the launch of the digital platform are part of Tunisia's efforts to improve its business climate and attract foreign investment. The country has been working to implement structural reforms and improve its economic governance. The Economy Ministry's initiatives aim to promote transparency, simplify procedures, and provide investors with easy access to information and services.
Key points
- The Tunisian government is working on reviewing the investment magazine and launching a digital platform to promote investment opportunities.
- The review of the investment magazine represents a structural reform of the legislative system governing investment in Tunisia.
- The digital platform will provide information on investment opportunities and facilitate the identification of potential areas for investment.
