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Infrastructures
Telecom
- An internet network covering the entire country, accessible through 11 internet service providers (6 public and 5 private).
- Access to international bandwidth of 62 Gbytes/s.
Technoparcs
The first technological park dedicated to ICT in Tunisia and North Africa, was Elgazala Technoprk, which began its activities at the end of the Nineties. It accommodates over 90 companies employing 1650 people including 98% who are graduates. It also exports 75% of site production.
More detailsCyberparcs
A network of cyber parks dedicated to on-line services covers the entire republic. This network consisted of 15 cyber parks and more are planned.
More detailse-Services
Company incorporation
The Service of company constitution allows to make online the formalities required for companies incorporation
Access to serviceOne-stop shop
Tunisie TradeNet (TTN) was set up to streamline foreign trade transactions. It is an IT network that links the different stakeholders in Tunisia involved in foreign trade transactions. These include customs and other Government agencies, the Central Bank and other banks, technical monitoring services, sea-shipping port authorities, maritime and air freight carriers, transporters, logistics and handling companies
Access to serviceDirectory
The Ministry of Communication Technologies offers a directory of online services classified by the: :
- Computer Security
- Digital Certification
- Postal Services
- Internet
- Telecomunications
- Technoparcs & Cyberparcs
- E-Administration
Business environment
Assets
- ICT and more particularly the software industry, services and multimedia stand out as the main focus of Tunisia’s ICT development strategy.
- The sales turnover of Tunisian software firms recorded an average growth of 16% during the last 5 years.
Incitations
- Tunisia showed a significant interest in the development of ICT with concrete support to the development of the private sector, the environment, infrastructure and the legislative framework. Indeed, a set of incentives was set up and promoted Tunisia as a favorable site for the development of ICT.
Regulatory framewrok
- Tunisia was one of the first Mediterranean countries to have set up specific ICT sector legislation, as a result, Tunisia was ranked thirtieth globally by the World Economic Forum in the category “Existence of laws related to the use of information technologies” ahead of some Northern countries.
Testimonies ans success stories
Microsoft
“the imperative to invest in human resources and communication technologies. Microsoft will be happy to back up Tunisia’s efforts, as part of this vision, and to contribute to the achievement of the various projects, including those related to the technological innovation centre and co-operation with the Ministries of Education, Higher Education and Communication Technologies, as well as to the electronic administration. I have been very much impressed by what I saw of the achievements accomplished in Tunisia.” “Tunisia’s wealth rests on its brains and skills”. Steve Ballmer, CEO, Microsoft».
CYBORG SYSTEMS
«There are high level companies in Tunisia capable of developing very high performance computer systems. It has not been necessary to train staff. We simply combine our various skills. Certain activities are handled through co-contracting, for example, development of high level computer applications. » Marc Rossi, President Director General, Cyberg Systems
Sagem
“In Tunisia we have met people of good quality and a high level of education who are both responsive and competent” Patrick Sevian, Sagem
HP Tunisie
“Tunisia is characterized by highly educated human resources, an educational environment which supports the knowledge economy, a first class real estate and technological infrastructure as well as by political and economic stability necessary for multinational companies’ implementation ” Sami Smaoui, Managing director, HP Tunisia
Siemens Tunisie
“The services sector in Tunisia offers an excellent opportunity for a company of our size: skilled staff at competitive costs, good means of communication and ideal working conditions. Our experience in Tunisia has been very positive.” Rene Buschler, Chairman and Managing Director, Siemens Tunisia
STMicroelectronics Tunisie
“Proximity to Europe, language skills, quality of engineers and a very good system of incentives encouraging the recruitment of graduates are the main strengths of the development of STMicroelectronics Tunisia” Hichem Ben Hamida, General Manager, STMicroelectronics, Tunisia
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Human resources
- More than 50,000 students enrolled in ICT training – representing approximately 14% of the student population.
- More than 9.500 ICT graduates per year.
- More than 200 ICT training specializations within more than 50 public and private higher education institutions.
ICT Satatistics
Positioning of Tunisia
Davos Economic Forum on Communication Technologiesin its 2012 report, has ranked Tunisia.
Reports
Achievement Report in the ICT sector (Year 2012) and prospects of 2013
