The Regional Days for Sustainable Investment and Financial Inclusion kicked off on November 9, 2026, in Tozeur, Tunisia. The event, organized by the Southern Development Agency in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme and the German Cooperation Agency, will run until November 10, 2026. The initiative aims to support private initiatives and highlight investment opportunities in the southern region, particularly in the green economy.

During the first day of the event, presentations were made on investment opportunities in the green economy, as well as the resources and features of Tozeur. The presentations also covered the available support mechanisms for project owners and initiators. According to Amal Haddad, the person in charge of managing the Southern Development Agency, the event seeks to promote sustainable development and financial inclusion in the region.

On the second day of the event, the focus will be on financial inclusion, with meetings scheduled between initiators, support structures, financing institutions, and a networking space. These meetings aim to facilitate partnerships and provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss opportunities and challenges in the region. The event is expected to attract various stakeholders, including investors, project owners, and representatives from financing institutions.

The Regional Days for Sustainable Investment and Financial Inclusion are part of a broader effort to promote economic development in Tunisia's southern region. The region has significant potential for growth, particularly in the green economy sector. By highlighting investment opportunities and providing support mechanisms, the event aims to encourage entrepreneurship and job creation.

The Southern Development Agency's initiative is aligned with Tunisia's national strategy for sustainable development, which emphasizes the importance of promoting private sector growth and job creation. The agency's efforts to support entrepreneurship and investment in the southern region are expected to have a positive impact on the local economy.

The event in Tozeur is one of several initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable development and financial inclusion in Tunisia. Other initiatives include training programs for entrepreneurs, access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises, and awareness-raising campaigns on the importance of sustainable development.

The Regional Days for Sustainable Investment and Financial Inclusion in Tozeur will provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss opportunities and challenges in the region and explore ways to promote sustainable development and financial inclusion. The event is expected to contribute to the achievement of Tunisia's sustainable development goals and promote economic growth in the southern region.

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  • The event aims to promote sustainable development and financial inclusion in Tunisia's southern region.

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