On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the Governor of Sousse, Sufyan Al-Tanfuri, officially opened the Regional Investment and Collective Initiatives Forum at the Sousse Governorate headquarters. The event is being held under the slogan "From Regional Potential to Productive Investment and Market Access." This forum aims to highlight the investment opportunities and potential available in the region. It also seeks to focus on the legislative and institutional mechanisms and incentives that support investment.
The forum is part of a broader effort to promote regional development and encourage collective initiatives and public-private partnerships. According to a statement from the Governorate, the event brings together various stakeholders to discuss ways to unlock the region's potential and convert it into productive development projects. These projects aim to create sustainable institutions that can generate employment opportunities and drive economic growth.
In his opening speech, Governor Al-Tanfuri emphasized that the forum represents a platform for responsible dialogue, strategic thinking, and collaborative action. He noted that it provides an opportunity to identify approaches and unify efforts to stimulate economic activity in the region. The Governor also highlighted the importance of converting the region's potential and resources into productive projects and sustainable institutions.
The Governor stressed that the forum is not only about introducing available mechanisms, incentives, and advantages but also about evaluating available opportunities, identifying challenges, and finding practical solutions. He added that it offers a chance for idea owners and initiative founders to transition from the conceptual stage to implementation, production, and market access.
Governor Al-Tanfuri also underscored the significant role of public enterprises in the forum's discussions. He noted that they are crucial in expanding the base of economic initiative, enhancing participation in the economic and development cycle, and creating new job opportunities. Furthermore, access to public procurement and tenders is considered a vital axis, as public demand can provide an opportunity for enterprises and contractors to expand their activities.
The Governor highlighted the importance of listening to investors, founders of public enterprises, and contractors. He stated that this approach enables the identification of challenges and difficulties based on actual experience. It also facilitates understanding of issues and searching for effective solutions.
The Regional Investment and Collective Initiatives Forum continues to discuss ways to promote regional development and enhance investment opportunities. The event provides a platform for stakeholders to engage in dialogue and explore ways to overcome challenges and unlock the region's potential.
Key points
- The forum aims to promote regional development and encourage collective initiatives and public-private partnerships.
- Governor Al-Tanfuri emphasized the importance of converting the region's potential into productive development projects.
- The event brings together various stakeholders to discuss ways to unlock the region's potential and drive economic growth.
