Roundtable Discussion on The Tunisian Experience: Development & Decentralization

In the aftermath of the revolution and the new constitution in Tunisia, the Government has made strong commitments to make their vision of a participatory decentralized democratic state a reality. Development agencies such as the World Bank have stepped up to support this transition by financing the Urban Development and Local Governance Program, a $300 million program that aims to redistribute decision-making from the central government to local governments. Tunisian civil society, academic experts, and Bank representatives will discuss the Bank’s role in supporting decentralization efforts.This panel will also explore how to address challenges and propose solutions to ensure more meaningful engagement in Tunisia’s transition.