During the Tunisia Global Forum, Fethi Zouhair Nouri pleads for better integration of Tunisians from abroad in national development.
Intervening Tuesday July 22, 2025 during the 2ᵉ edition of the Tunisia Global Forum (TGF), organized by theAssociation of Tunisians of Grandes écoles (ATUGE)the governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT), Fethi Zouhair Nouriestimated that the Tunisian diaspora remains an “unexploited deposit”, despite its already notable contribution to the national economy.
He pointed out that the 1.8 million Tunisians established abroad, especially in Europe and in the Gulf countries, represent a Strategic source of currencywith representing transfers 30 % of exchange reserves in 2024 (about 6.5 % of GDP).
Nouri called to transform this human capital in financial assetin particular through new investment mechanisms such as “Diaspora Bonds”dedicated savings products and a increased integration of the diaspora in public economic policies.
He also announced the upcoming launch of two digital platforms ::
- “” Exop »For online management of queries addressed to the BCT;
- A new version of the platform Fichinvestdedicated to investment in foreign currency of non-residents.
For his part, the president of the ATUGE, Amine Aloulourecalled that the forum is part of the “Month of the diaspora”from July 15 to August 15, 2025.
He presented the national tour planned Sfax, Siliana, Hammamet, Sousse, Kef, Djerba and Béjawhose objective is to Reconnect talents from the diaspora with regional dynamics, highlighting innovative local projects and Investment opportunities.
He nevertheless alerted to persistent obstacles faced by Tunisians from abroad: lack of information,, Complexity of administrative services,, bank brakes or Low attractiveness of air transport. He pleads for Structural reforms in business environment.
The Tunisian diaspora contributes to the financing of the economy through:
- Fund transfers, which stabilize the balance of payments.
- Direct investments, especially in real estate.
- A direct tax contribution estimated at 2 % State revenues.
But this force is still marginally involved in the definition of development policies, and its Entrepreneurial and financial potential is largely underused.
