The digital transformation of the administration, an integral part of the country’s overall transformation, offers real opportunities for economic growth and improvement of the business climate. Everything will be digitized, and we will undoubtedly save time.
This digitization will enable, through traceability, the fight against corruption, unlawful activities (e.g., bribes) and the embezzlement of state assets.
The digitization of the administration is confirmed by Tunisia as a priority to foster real economic growth in the coming years. This is realized through the official inauguration of the National Investment Platform. This national strategic project is implemented by the Tunisian Investment Authority in collaboration with various investment sector organizations, and under the supervision of the Ministry of Economy.
This platform should serve as a contact point between investors and the Tunisian government. It will offer support, guidance and follow-up services, aimed at simplifying administrative procedures and solving the problems faced by project initiators. The first online service available concerns the declaration of investments.
The platform is aimed at Tunisian investors, residents or non-residents, as well as foreign investors.
The mechanism rests on authentication via digital identity, allowing investors to enter their information online without having to provide paper documents or travel to administrations. The new system will also rely on electronic signatures. It must also ensure interoperability between the various specialized platforms already in place for investors and companies.
The deployment has been completed. We still need to concretely evaluate the impact of these instruments. Their success will depend on their technical performance, but also on their effective integration with existing systems, including Tunisie TradeNet and the SINDA customs system, in order to prevent operators from repeatedly submitting data.
In my opinion, it is essential to carry out ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the platform’s operation to promptly rectify any difficulties or malfunctions that could arise during its deployment.
Hoping that this initiative will not face strong resistance to digital change emanating from several circles in the administration, the business world, state institutions …etc, opposing the digital transformation and, in general, the reforms that must be carried out. The aim being to keep their positions, enjoy and benefit from corruption that seizes the various state apparatus, without worrying about the negative repercussions on the country’s development.
Amine BEN GAMRA
Chartered Accountant
Statutory Auditor
Member of the Tunisian Order of Chartered Accountants
