Tunisia

Political transitions from autocracy to democracy are a dangerous time. Risks of conflict are high as new regimes struggle to build or rebuild vital institutions and manage public expectation for rapid change – both political and economic.

This report analyses the activity and influence of civil society organisations in Tunisia over the last two years, identifying the implications and opportunities for the broader Middle East and North Africa region.
 

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In Tunisia we work to create the space and opportunity for civil society organisations and political leaders to work together to address the challenges of the political transition. We believe that a strong and vibrant civil society is essential for ensuring a peaceful transition that responds to the needs of the Tunisian public. To this end we seek to strengthen the capacity of civil society to represent the interests of diverse groups at the political level.

The pressure of participatory politics it taking its toll on Tunisia’s ruling Nahda party. Factions within the Nadha party are all the more prevalent after the resignation of Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali on 19 February. The Secretary General of Nahda relinquished his role as prime minister after failing to convince his party of a plan to unite Tunisia.