Tunisia Education Sector Research Highlights

Overview

Raising standards: Schools and universities shift their focus from quantity to quality to improve student performance
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Since its independence in 1956 Tunisia’s education system has undergone a series of reforms. Under former President Habib Bourguiba, the first leader of the Tunisian Republic, the first reforms were introduced to make education free and universal. As a result, the literacy rate rose significantly over the subsequent decades: from 15.3% in 1956, to 68.3% in 1994 and 80.9% in 2018. In 1991…

Overview

Investments aimed at overhauling Tunisia's public health system increase quality of services
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Since gaining independence in the 1950s, Tunisia has prioritised the development of its health care system and has introduced basic services to a large share of its population. Nevertheless, the system is currently in need of pressing reforms to improve the quality of its services, particularly in the public sector. To this end, a reform announced by the government in March 2019 is set to overhaul…

Chapter

The Report: Tunisia 2019: Health & Education
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With a growing demand for services from both nationals and foreigners, the health sector remains a crucial pillar of Tunisia’s economy. The country’s low health care costs are a key competitive advantage, attracting patients from Africa and Europe. However, many challenges need to be addressed before the sector can realise its full potential. To this end, the raft of investments is expected to…

Overview

Advancing medical technology improves patient care in emerging economies
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Rising health care costs, ageing populations and changing lifestyles in emerging economies are stoking demand for medical technology (medtech) solutions. These entail not only smart devices that remotely monitor and transmit biometric data, but any instance of technology that assists in the delivery of health services. While these initiatives are under way around the world, there are significant…

Interview

Sara Masmoudi, President, National Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industries: Interview
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Interview:Sara Masmoudi How is the pharmaceutical industry impacted by trade agreements with partners such as the EU? SARA MASMOUDI: Authorities are currently considering the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area with the EU, which unfortunately would not support the development of technology and the transfer of knowledge in the pharmaceutical industry. Instead, it would accentuate the asymmetry…

Interview

Houbeb Ajmi, Regional CEO, Honoris Group: Interview
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Interview:Houbeb Ajmi What steps can be taken to strengthen private higher education in Tunisia? HOUBEB AJMI: Private Tunisian universities are mostly managed by former academics who have chosen to create their own institutions. As demand for private higher education grows, it is necessary to improve their performance. Students are increasingly turning to private schools in the hope of finding…

Country Report

The Report: Tunisia 2019
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Tunisia is the smallest country in North Africa with an area of 163,610 sq km and is also the northernmost country in Africa. It borders Algeria to the west, Libya to the south and east, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north. With over 1000 km of coastline, it has a strong tradition of commerce and openness to the wider Mediterranean region. The country also holds a strategic position as a bridge

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Hatem Ben Salem, Minister of Education: Interview
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Interview:Hatem Ben Salem, Minister of Education What are the priority areas of reform for the Ministry of Education (MoE) in 2018? HATEM BEN SALEM: Education has been a priority for the government since Tunisia gained independence as it is a matter that affects the future of the entire population. The sector is, however, in need of reform to meet new educational demands and improve quality.…

Overview

Tunisia's wide-ranging reforms in health and education boost education outcomes
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In the decades following French colonial rule, Tunisia devoted a significant share of its budget to education. This enabled the North African country to introduce important legal changes, such as compulsory basic education, which has led to high enrolment and literacy rates. Between 1958 and 1991 the state also prescribed major reforms to give all citizens access to education regardless of socio-economic…

Overview

Health and education reforms aim to build a stronger industry, boosting medical tourism and quality of care
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Investing in Tunisia’s health care sector has been a major priority for the government. Considerable efforts have resulted in the country having one of the highest life expectancies in Africa behind only Morocco and Algeria. In recent times, Tunisia has witnessed strong improvements in key health outcomes, thanks in part to the provision of health care coverage to the bulk of the population. However,…

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