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Saba Yemen
15-05-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Tunisian economy records annual growth driven by agricultural sector
Tunis – Saba: The Tunisian economy grew by 1.6% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, supported by the agricultural sector, according to data released on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) in Tunisia. This growth is attributed to the positive performance of the agricultural sector, which contributed 0.59% to the overall GDP growth, alongside a 0.5% increase in industrial output compared to the first quarter of 2024. On a quarterly basis, however, Tunisia's economic growth declined by 0.2% in Q1 2025 compared to the last quarter of 2024, as per the institute's data. Unemployment in Tunisia dropped to 15.7% in the first quarter of 2025, down from 16% in the previous recorded figure from Q3 2024. According to the same data, youth unemployment (ages 15–24) fell to 37.7% from 40.5% in Q3 2024. Unemployment among university graduates also decreased to 23.5%, down from 25% in the same period. This month, the Tunisian government pledged to resume hiring in the public sector, which had been suspended since 2017 due to fiscal constraints. Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, Riyadh Chaoud, stated that the 2025 budget includes around 20,000 job opportunities in public administration and state-owned enterprises. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Zawya
04-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Tunisia: Head of State stresses need to shorten procedures and find new ways of financing projects
TUNIS: President Kais Saïed met on Monday evening at Carhage Palace Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, Riadh Chaoued and Secretary of State to the Minister of Employment and Vocational Training in charge of communitarian companies, Hasna Jiballah. During the meeting, the President of the Republic emphasised the need to streamline procedures and explore new ways to finance projects, particularly those proposed by young people, to establish this category of companies, according to a Presidency statement. The Head of State pointed out that what is happening today is neither normal nor innocent, as a number of projects are being blocked for flimsy reasons or with the aim of blocking other projects, in addition to attempts to minimise and marginalise them. President Kais Saied issued instructions to move forward, facilitate procedures, and confront all the desperate attempts mentioned, which are driven by regressive forces linked to known circles whose only goal is to monopolise national wealth. He stressed that this wealth belongs to the Tunisian people, as stipulated in the Constitution, and that communitarian companies have the potential to transform all regions of the Republic into sources of wealth. Tunisia is rich in all kinds of resources and blessings, and their benefits should be reaped by their creators while benefiting everyone. © Tap 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
African Manager
10-02-2025
- Business
- African Manager
Tunisia bets on new specialized training programs
Tunisia has consistently prioritized the vocational training sector, which has seen significant growth over the years. As such, a comprehensive reform of the vocational training system remains a key factor in facilitating the integration of young Tunisians into the job market and creating more employment opportunities for unemployed youth. According to recent figures from the Ministry of Vocational Training and Employment, Tunisia has 136 public vocational training centers with a capacity of **90,000 trainees, offering 270 specialties. The private sector operates 3,000 centers, accommodating 40,000 trainees. In this context, Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, Riadh Chaouad, emphasised during a recent meeting his department's commitment to strengthening cooperation with the National Federation of Leather and Footwear (FNCC) and the National Chamber of Leather and Footwear Artisans. The goal is to develop a joint action plan to address the sector's need for specialized skills. According to a ministry statement, the meeting explored a range of solutions, including the provision of short-term and complementary training programs, particularly in issuing Professional Qualification Certificates (CAQP) for artisans and industrialists in the sector. The minister praised the contribution of the leather and footwear sector to the national economy, highlighting its potential for job creation. He also stressed the importance of the Professional Qualification Certificate as a crucial tool for quickly aligning the labor market with the needs of economic sectors, including leather and footwear. Rethinking Regulations For his part, Akram Belhaj, President of the FNCC, outlined the challenges facing the sector, including declining production due to the closure of many businesses and the lack of interest among young people in leather and footwear trades. Participants also discussed revising regulations related to professional qualifications for the production of slippers and shoes, as well as the need to divide small trades into subcategories. An agreement was reached to simplify the procedures for obtaining the qualification certificate and to establish a joint working committee comprising representatives from the ministry, its affiliated structures, and the FNCC. The FNCC committed to submitting a list of skill requirements for companies by the end of February 2025. In return, the ministry will oversee the training of learners, ensuring their accommodation and allowances. It is worth recalling that the Tunisian government had previously announced a series of measures, including the introduction of new vocational training programs in the university orientation guide to attract new high school graduates toward in-demand professional specialties. The aim of this initiative is to address unemployment, enhance and improve skills, and create new specialties that meet the needs of the private sector.
