Tunisian Parliament Discusses 2027 Budget for Ministry of Economy and Planning

The Tunisian parliament commenced discussions on the 2027 budget for the Ministry of Economy and Planning in a joint general session between the Assembly of People's Representatives and the National Council of Regions and Districts. The session was attended by Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdel Hafiz. The ministry's budget for 2027 stands at 994.1 million dinars in commitment credits and 794.1 million dinars in payment credits.

Compared to the 2026 financial law, the budget reflects a 10.9% increase in commitment credits and an 11.3% decrease in payment credits. The ministry's interventions focus on four strategic axes: improving economic performance, developing the national statistical system, supporting regional development and investment, and promoting investment and business climate.

The ministry's report on the budget draft highlights its emphasis on supporting sectoral and regional development. A significant 78% of payment credits will be allocated to implementing special development programs aimed at improving living conditions and creating job opportunities in various regions.

The budget for the Integrated Development Program has been increased to 250 million dinars for 2027, up from 190 million dinars in 2026, representing a 31.6% increase. This adjustment aims to keep pace with project implementation, particularly with the completion of the first and second phases and complementary elements, as well as the ongoing third phase.

Conversely, intervention expenses are projected to decline by 26.17% to 539.825 million dinars in 2027, compared to 731.177 million dinars in 2026. Investment expenditures are estimated at 301.563 million dinars in commitment credits and 101.563 million dinars in payment credits.

The decrease in intervention expenses and changes in investment expenditures are largely attributed to the reclassification of credits. A 300 million dinar commitment and 100 million dinar payment have been transferred from intervention expenses to investment expenditures to fund the Regional Development Program.

The Ministry of Economy and Planning is responsible for monitoring the implementation of policies, programs, and projects outlined in the development plan. Its tasks also include improving the business climate, developing the legislative framework to promote private investment, and mobilizing external financing for priority sectors and projects.

Key points

• The 2027 budget for Tunisia's Ministry of Economy and Planning is 994.1 million dinars in commitment credits and 794.1 million dinars in payment credits.
• The budget focuses on four strategic areas: enhancing economic efficiency, upgrading the national statistical system, and supporting regional development and investment.
• The Integrated Development Program budget has increased by 31.6% to 250 million dinars for 2027.