AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWater Security: Tunisia is looking at modern ways to curb dam water losses, warning that evaporation can drain 650,000–750,000 cubic meters per day at 28°C, roughly half of daily drinking water use, with pilot ideas including photovoltaic panels to cool reservoirs. Transport & Infrastructure: The Islamic Development Bank approved a €335.5 million loan to extend Tunisia’s highway network toward Kef and Jendouba, aiming to boost road safety, connectivity, and regional economic integration, with construction expected to start soon after studies for the El Kef–Tunis section. Renewables & Energy Cooperation: Tunisia is part of the SoutH2 green hydrogen push as partner energy ministers signed the Algiers Ministerial Declaration, setting up a dedicated secretariat with UNIDO support and targeting 4 million tons of green hydrogen annually via a 3,000 km corridor. Climate-Linked Shortages: Despite 2.4% growth, Tunisia faces shortages of staples and bottled drinking water, blamed on supply and distribution disruptions, public finance constraints, and heat-driven demand spikes. Weather Watch: Friday evening brings thunderstorms with occasional heavy rain and localized hail in western regions, with rough seas off the north coast.
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