Tunisia's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Monther Belaid, met with World Bank Regional Director for the Maghreb and Malta, Ahmadou Mustapha Ndiaye, on September 25. The meeting reviewed cooperation projects and programs between Tunisia and the World Bank in higher education and scientific research. The World Bank expressed its readiness to support the ministry's strategic projects aimed at facilitating the integration of higher education graduates into the job market.
According to a ministry statement, Ndiaye emphasized the World Bank's commitment to supporting Tunisia's higher education policy and its strategic projects. The bank is keen on expanding its partnership with Tunisia to include other strategic areas, such as renewable energy and digital transformation. The two parties discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and enhance the quality of higher education and scientific research in Tunisia.
The meeting was attended by Fatma Nashi, Director of the Minister's Office, and Hamdat Iqbal Bayoumi, Education Specialist and Skills Development at the World Bank for West and Central Africa. The parties reviewed the results achieved through their partnership, which included several strategic projects in higher education and scientific research. These projects aimed to improve the quality of education and enhance the international ranking of Tunisian universities.
The World Bank's support for Tunisia's higher education sector is crucial in addressing the challenges faced by graduates in the job market. The bank's commitment to backing the ministry's projects will help Tunisia to develop a more competitive and relevant education system. This, in turn, will enable Tunisian graduates to acquire the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the labor market.
The partnership between Tunisia and the World Bank in higher education and scientific research has yielded positive results. The bank's support has enabled Tunisia to implement several strategic projects, including those focused on improving the quality of education and enhancing the international ranking of Tunisian universities. The two parties are expected to continue their collaboration in the coming years.
Minister Belaid expressed his appreciation for the World Bank's support and commitment to Tunisia's higher education sector. He emphasized the importance of this partnership in addressing the challenges faced by Tunisian graduates and in developing a more competitive education system. The ministry is expected to implement several new projects and programs with the World Bank's support in the coming years.
The World Bank's engagement in Tunisia's higher education sector is part of its broader efforts to support the country's economic development and social progress. The bank's support for Tunisia's education sector is expected to have a positive impact on the country's economic growth and job creation. The partnership between Tunisia and the World Bank is a significant step towards achieving these goals.
Key points
- The World Bank has pledged to support Tunisia's higher education ministry projects aimed at facilitating the integration of graduates into the job market.
