AfDB Grants €80 Million Loan for Road Infrastructure Modernization in Tunisia
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has granted Tunisia a loan of €80.16 million to support Phase 3 of the country’s road improvement initiative. The €86.21 million project will enhance 188.9 km of roads across seven governorates—Kef, Kasserine, Sousse, Sfax, Kairouan, Siliana, and Gafsa—areas critical for unlocking economic potential constrained by inadequate road conditions.
The AfDB loan covers 92.98% of the total cost, with the Tunisian government contributing €6.05 million. This project, running from 2025 to 2030, continues the Road Infrastructure Modernization Programme, which aims to create a more efficient, sustainable transport system, supporting both the movement of goods and people across Tunisia.
Solomon Quaynor, AfDB’s Vice President for the Private Sector, Infrastructure, and Industrialization, highlighted the bank’s previous contributions, including the renovation of 4,000 kilometers of roads and 104 kilometers of motorways over the past decade.
This investment has significantly improved Tunisia’s road network, facilitating better access to regions with substantial socio-economic potential.
The project’s upgrades will improve transportation in regions with high agricultural value, boosting Tunisia’s food security by fostering private-sector-driven value chains. Additionally, it will reduce youth unemployment by creating job opportunities for road maintenance and infrastructure-related enterprises.
By improving road links between Tunisia and Algeria, the project aims to achieve regional balance, particularly in underdeveloped areas, contributing to the Bank’s strategic priorities of “Integrating Africa” and “Improving the quality of life of people in Africa.”
The African Development Bank’s continued investment in Tunisia’s infrastructure not only aims to improve roads but also to create long-term opportunities for micro-enterprises, promoting sustainable development across the country.
