Tunisia: Tunisia Seeks to Build Sustainable, Competitive and More Productive Economy Capable of Creating Wealth, Says PM

What the report says

Tunisia’s prime minister, Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, said the government wants to build a sustainable, competitive and more productive economy that can generate wealth while also supporting a welfare state based on greater justice and equity. She made the remarks on Monday while presenting the government’s report on the 2027 draft State Budget and Economic Budget in a joint plenary session of the Assembly of People's Representatives and the National Council of Regions and Districts in Tunis, according to Tunis Afrique Presse via AllAfrica.

Zenzri said the budget drafts reflect national priorities and align with the directives of President Kais Saied, as well as the broader 2026-2030 Development Plan. She said the aim is to promote regional balance, decent jobs and dignity for Tunisians, while supporting public and private investment, social inclusion and the state’s role in the economy.

The prime minister also pointed to continued backing for health, education, transport and housing, along with priorities such as food, water and energy security and environmental protection. She said the state would support public enterprises, tax fairness and the gradual integration of the informal sector into the formal economy.

According to the report, the 2027 State Budget is estimated at 82,402 million Tunisian dinars, up 3.6% from projected 2026 figures. The government said the funds are intended to finance development priorities, continue reforms and advance planned projects as Tunisia faces economic and social challenges.