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The development of Tunisia’s investment ecosystem is increasingly centered around strategic sectors, with data centers emerging as one of two core priorities highlighted during the 22nd session of the Strategic Council, convened by the Tunisia Investment Authority (TIA).
A strategic monitoring study conducted by the TIA, leveraging sector-specific data and international benchmarks, underscored a significant global shift toward data center investments. Since 2016, the total capital invested in this sector has surged twentyfold. Additionally, the average power capacity per project has expanded from 50 MW in 2022 to a projected 450 MW by 2025.
Through comparative analysis with regional peers in Africa and the Middle East, Tunisia’s position within the competitive landscape was assessed. The study also identified key expectations from international investors, including demand from local and regional markets, a transparent regulatory environment, reliable connectivity, and adherence to data residency laws—critical criteria for attracting large-scale infrastructure projects.
Strategic Recommendations to Enhance Competitiveness
The session concluded with several recommendations aimed at boosting Tunisia’s attractiveness to data center investors:
- Modernizing the legal framework for data protection;
- Expanding renewable energy capacity to power data infrastructure sustainably;
- Improving international digital connectivity, notably through new undersea cable projects;
- Establishing a dedicated special economic zone for cloud computing and data center services.
Participants also examined international case studies and best practices, contributing to a broader strategic outlook for Tunisia in this high-growth sector.
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Reaffirming its commitment, the TIA emphasized the importance of fostering a dynamic investment environment through public-private partnerships and forward-looking sectors like data centers, positioning them as foundational to Tunisia’s digital and economic future.
