The Tunisian Investment Fund (FTI) has disbursed 86.2 million dinars to 345 projects since its launch in 2022, according to the Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafidh. The fund's interventions are expected to generate 9587 jobs. This information was presented during a joint plenary session of the People's Representatives Assembly and the National Council of Regions and Districts. The fund's progress was reported on November 14, 2026.
The FTI primarily supports projects in regional development, priority sectors, and infrastructure. The fund provides primes and avantages to beneficiary projects. According to Abdelhafidh, the fund's second mission, focused on subscribing to common investment funds, is progressing slower than the mechanism for granting primes and avantages. This slower progress may impact the fund's overall goals.
A financing line has been established for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in difficulty. A 15-million-dollar guarantee convention was signed with the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development to facilitate access to preferential financing. This convention, announced on January 23, 2025, aims to support SMEs in priority sectors and regional development areas.
The FTI is also preparing other mechanisms to support economic growth. A 10-million-dinar allocation in the 2026 budget will be used to subscribe to the Tanmia fund. Additionally, the FTI is structuring a regional impact fund to accompany projects with economic and social returns, taking into account regional specificities.
These mechanisms aim to strengthen enterprise financing and support job creation in regions. The Ministry of Economy and Planning is working to monitor projects launched in 2026 and those programmed for 2027 to accelerate their implementation. This monitoring will help assess the effectiveness of the FTI's interventions.
The FTI's progress is part of Tunisia's efforts to boost investment and job creation. The fund's interventions are expected to have a positive impact on the country's economic development. The government is working to create a favorable business environment and support entrepreneurship.
The FTI's future plans will focus on sustaining its support for projects and enterprises. The fund's management will continue to assess its mechanisms and make adjustments as needed. The goal is to ensure that the FTI remains an effective tool for promoting economic growth and job creation in Tunisia.
Key points
- The FTI has disbursed 86.2 million dinars to 345 projects, generating nearly 9600 jobs.
- A financing line has been established for SMEs in difficulty, with a 15-million-dollar guarantee convention.
- The FTI is preparing other mechanisms, including a regional impact fund and a subscription to the Tanmia fund.
