Tunisia allocates 15.6 million dinars for regional and local councils in 2025 budget

On Sunday, the National Council of Regions and Districts convened at the Palais du Bardo to discuss its proposed budget for 2025.

The session, presided over by Council President Imad Al-Derbali, was part of broader deliberations on the state budget for the coming year.

A budget of 15.6 million dinars has been allocated to the Council, with 10.6 million dinars earmarked for leasing expenses, 2.1 million dinars for administrative costs, 1.3 million dinars for intervention-related spending, and 1.5 million dinars dedicated to investment expenditures.

Salem Al-Makni, Deputy President of the National Council of Regions and Districts for Public Administration, emphasized that the allocation remains modest, considering the Council’s significant legislative and developmental role.

“This budget does not reflect the scope of our responsibilities in fostering participatory governance, decentralization, and sustainable development,” Al-Makni remarked.

He highlighted that the Council serves as a cornerstone in the development of the 2026-2030 strategic plan, underscoring its pivotal role in shaping national progress.

However, Al-Makni pointed out serious concerns regarding the condition of the Council’s facilities at the Bardo, noting that its deteriorating state, coupled with a lack of adequate resources and modern equipment, hampers effective operations.

Concluding his address, Al-Makni stressed that the budget constraints pose a significant challenge to the Council’s ability to fulfill its constitutional mandate effectively.

He called for a reassessment of resource allocation to enable the Council to meet its objectives and better serve Tunisia’s regional development needs.