Minister of Communication Technologies Sofiene Hemissi announced that the tender for the new biometric passport and biometric identity card will be published “very soon”.
The project, presented during the 39th Business Days, should come into operation at the end of 2026 or the beginning of 2027, as part of a national overhaul of administrative services.
A digital project at the heart of administrative modernization
Before economic leaders gathered in Sousse, the minister recalled that the implementation of biometric documents is part of an overall strategy to upgrade the administration. The objective: to strengthen digital security, streamline citizen procedures and align Tunisian standards with international standards.
Hemissi explained that the call for tenders and the various regulatory stages will be revealed in the coming weeks, confirming that state services are moving forward at a “resolute” pace to meet the set deadline.
The minister stressed the urgency of launching a national program intended to consolidate Tunisian skills and maintain local expertise. According to him, digital transformation requires a continuous increase in skills, made possible thanks to collaboration with the Arab Institute of Business Leaders and several public and private structures.
The stated objective: to create an environment that promotes Tunisian talents, reduces the skills drain and guarantees lasting technological sovereignty.
Start-ups at the center of innovation dynamics
Hemissi highlighted the central role of start-ups in the country’s digital transition. He affirmed that the government strategy relies “heavily” on their contribution, these young companies being considered as a driver of innovation, experimentation and responsiveness.
Current public policy, he recalled, places digitalization as a necessary step to modernize the economy and transform administrative action.
The minister also recalled that digital transformation constitutes one of the transversal axes of the national development plan. All ministries are concerned, which makes reinforced coordination between public structures essential to ensure the coherence and effectiveness of projects.
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