Tunisia - The World Bank Group on Thursday announced a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with Tunisia that "supports the government's development plan to expand the economy to benefit all, create quality jobs, and boost resilience to climate change." The strategy was discussed with the World Bank Group's Board of Directors and provides direction for the Bank Group to continue playing its role as a long-term partner of the country and its people. "The new CPF builds on Tunisia's 2023-25 development plan, the Tunisia Vision 2035 plan, the World Bank's Systematic Country Diagnostic as well as its forthcoming Country Climate and Development Report for Tunisia." «The World Bank has long been a strong partner to Tunisia,» said Ferid Belhaj, World Bank Vice President for the Middle East & North Africa Region. As with all World Bank Group partnerships, compliance with the World Bank Group's environmental and social requirements will remain at the heart of the CPF's implementation.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 16, 2023 14:39 UTC