During a discussion on the 2027 state budget, members of the Tunisian parliament and National Council for Regions and Districts called for the acceleration of public projects and a review of investment mechanisms. They emphasized the need for regional development, including improved infrastructure, healthcare facilities, and school transportation. The discussion highlighted various demands for development in different regions, including the need for a comprehensive urban development program in Bajah governorate.
In Mahdia governorate, lawmakers raised concerns about the lack of healthcare facilities, particularly in the eastern delegations. They called for the establishment of a regional hospital to serve these areas. Additionally, they addressed issues with school transportation, which hindered students' regular attendance at schools in areas such as Ouled Cheikh, Sousse, and Chehimates. The demands also included expanding railway connections to cover eastern and western delegations and improving road networks.
In Tataouine governorate, lawmakers discussed the issue of two completed projects that remained unutilized due to administrative problems related to urban planning. They called for the establishment of a regional development agency in the southeast, with its headquarters in Tataouine. The situation in Benmira region was also addressed, where a delegation was established in 2017 but did not benefit from a compensatory development program.
In Jendouba governorate, lawmakers discussed the state of several state-owned farms, including Badruna, Al-Kodiya, and Chemto. They expressed concerns about neglect and mismanagement despite available resources. In Tabarka, they addressed issues with stalled investment projects worth approximately 400 million dinars due to urban planning examples.
In Qairouan governorate, lawmakers noted that the implementation rate of public investments from 2021 to 2025 did not exceed 48%. They called for determining the governorate's share of investments for the upcoming period and reviewing procedures related to bids, licenses, and digitalization of administration.
In Sfax governorate, lawmakers focused on addressing the shortage of school transportation, particularly in the western delegations of Sfax and Bou Ali Ben Khalifa. The lack of transportation means that some students are unable to attend school, including on exam days. One lawmaker called for enhancing the school transportation fleet.
The discussion on the 2027 budget reflects the Tunisian government's efforts to address regional disparities and accelerate public projects. The demands made by lawmakers highlight the need for a more balanced distribution of investments and resources across different regions.
Key points
- Tunisian lawmakers call for acceleration of public projects and review of investment mechanisms in 2027 budget discussion.
Reporting sources
- Radio Tataouine · Radio Tataouine
