• Tunisia to fully digitize public services by 2030
• Plan includes 192 projects, expanded e-payments, interoperability
• Reform aims to boost transparency, investment, curb corruption

Tunisia plans to fully digitize public services under its 2026-2030 development strategy, the government said after a ministerial council meeting on digital transition held on Friday at the Kasbah Palace.

The program includes 192 digital projects aimed at accelerating the modernization of public administration. Chairing the meeting, Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri described digital transformation as a central plank of the government’s economic and social agenda.

Authorities plan to expand online services, generalize electronic payments across public services and ensure interoperability between public bodies as part of the five-year development plan.

According to the government, the modernization drive seeks to simplify administrative procedures, cut processing times and improve transparency, while enhancing the country’s appeal to investors. It also forms part of a broader strategy to combat corruption, tax fraud and informal economic activity.

Several projects were already operational by the end of 2025, including a unified administrative services portal, an electronic tax stamp, remote payment of certain taxes, the first phase of a digital hospital program, and platforms dedicated to building permits and online administrative procedures. Other initiatives involve interconnecting public services and developing digital solutions for citizens and businesses.

The authorities say the rollout builds on relatively high digital adoption rates in Tunisia. About 84% of the population uses the internet, while mobile connections exceed 125% of the population, according to DataReportal’s “Digital 2026: Tunisia” report — conditions that support the expansion of online public services.

The government plans to prioritize projects with a direct impact on users and investors, while tightening cybersecurity and data protection requirements. A national communications campaign is expected to accompany the initiative to encourage citizens to adopt digital services.

Samira Njoya