Industrial Park Development: Situation in Tunisia

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1 Industrial Park Development: Situation in Tunisia International Conference on Planning of New Industrial Parks and Investment Zones M. Belgacem Ayed, Ministry of Development and International Cooperation, Tunisia and Mr. Guntram Glasbrenner, ReCapZI, GIZ Tunisia October 7-8, 2013; New Delhi International Conference on Planning of New Industrial Parks and Investment Zones Page 1

2 11,7 Mio inhabitants Your logo Tunisia and its economy production companies (>10 employees) of which app. 50% are based in industrial areas 3,9 mio. total workforce GDP per capita 3950 US D Export (2012): ~ 12 bill. EUR 158 Industrial Area with10872 ac.( +100 new areas) Page 2

3 Industrial growth in Tunisia GDP growth: : 5% per year 2011: -1.9% 2012: 3.6 % Share in GDP by sector (% ) 2010 Agriculture and Fisheries 11,5 Manufacturing 19,7 Non-manufacturing (energy,mining,water, ) 7,4 Merchant Services (tourism, banking,ensurance, ) 48,4 Others 13 Page 3

4 Industrial growth in Tunisia Industry accounts for jobs, second only after services The mechanical and electrical industry (45%) and textiles (36%) are together responsible for 81% of industrial exports 80 % of the textiles produced are for export and generate jobs Up to 2011 the primary objective was to attract foreign investment to achieve an industrial growth of 6% per year until 2016 The strategy consisted essentially in providing cheap labor and production costs. It was oriented towards Europe due to the little distance and strong relations with Europe Page 4

Present economic challenges in Tunisia Promoting jobs Developing economic clusters based on regional specificities Reducing poverty and social

5 Present economic challenges in Tunisia Promoting jobs Developing economic clusters based on regional specificities Reducing poverty and social progress Meeting environmental requirements Increase value-added Mitigating regional disparities Surface of industrial areas par region Page 5

6 Industrial Areas in Tunisia Since independence in 1956 and until 1973, planning and implementing of industrial zones were the responsibility of local communities In 1973, the Industrial Land Agency (AFI) was created to develop industrial zones In 2007 Tunisia enacted a law boosting private investment to develop industrial areas and granting tax and financial benefits A national commission was formed to create industrial land reserves to guide investors and reduce the time needed for selecting sites Page 6

7 Types of Industrial Areas In 2010 Tunisia had 158 industrial areas with a total area of 4400 ha or ac. including 83 zones implemented by AFI and the rest by regional councils, municipalities and private sector The average size of industrial areas is 32 ha (64 ac) and more than 50% of the areas are close to 10 ha (20 ac). This factor limits their attractiveness and leads to difficulties in management and maintenance Technoparks: which provide integrated areas for training, research and production in 8 specific sectors Other types of areas are being developed as e.g. logistic zones Page 7

8 Institutional setting Planning industrial zones is done within the five year development plans; it is discussed at the central level in collaboration with regions and key ministries such as planning, finances, industry, environment, equipment and agriculture The development of industrial areas is provided by AFI, private sector and regions. It is largely financed by the government The management of industrial areas is provided by GMG which face a lack of financial and human resources This has led to a deterioration of infrastructure and to environmental problems A program to upgrade 75 industrial areas was launched but given the weak capacities of GMG and limitations of AFI, this program is encountering difficulties Page 8

9 Challenges with the Industrial Areas How to sustain the achievements? Especially with: Lack of information (land owners, use of land, etc.) Speculation on land plots Rehabilitation of industrial areas Coordination between all actors involved Procedures for a improved planning of industrial areas which consider the requirements of industrials and favor sustainability? Implementation of a monitoring and follow up system for all industrial areas Page 9

Strategy for improving GMG Training ATGMG Framework conditions

10 Study on infrastructure Site Master plan Major activities so far Planning + Regional planning Managament Strategy for forming GMG Strategy for improving GMG Training ATGMG Framework conditions Follow up system Regional roundtables Systematic coordination Page 10

11 Major impacts 18 associations for managing industrial areas (GMG) have been created (86 GMG), 28 GMG are functional (12 in Mars 2012) 15 directors have been recruited on a permanent basis by GMG A national association of GMG (ATGMG) has been created following activities to reinforce coordination between GMG Several committees have been formed on a regional level to follow up issues related to industrial areas Indicators for following up industrial areas have been approved recently by the steering committee of the project 226+ concrete activities have been realized and documented Page 11

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15 Employment by creating services Gender IA IA Zriba WT, RT, Waste Management, Employment) Waste Water Regional PPP CC Page 15

16 Activities planned for the future Applying the guide for site master planning Ensuring the financial and institutional set up for training and coaching of managers of industrial areas New management models Funding of ATGMG activities Training on processes for regional and national stakeholders (Follow up system) Finalizing a revised law Page 16

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17 Mr. Belgacem Ayed General Director of Infrastructures Ministry of Development and International Cooperation, Tunisia Ph: Mob: Website: Mr. Guntram Glasbrenner Head of project / ReCapZI guntram.glasbrenner@giz.de Ph: Mob: Website: Thank You Page 17

Annex 1 Contract no Terms of Reference

Annex 1 Contract no Terms of Reference Programme: Private Sector Development South Caucasus (PSD SC): EU-Co-financing Support to SME Development in Armenia (SMEDA) PN: 13.2144.7.010.00 AV: TL: Activity: Marita Riedel Eva Maria Näher Sector