THE CLIENT
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
THE CHALLENGE
Tunisia’s agri-food processing sector faced fragmented development, competitiveness gaps, and increasing pressure to meet sustainability and food safety standards, limiting its ability to fully leverage export opportunities and strengthen food security. A comprehensive, integrated diagnostic was needed to guide policy, prioritize high-potential value chains, and support strategic sector transformation aligned with Industrial Strategy 2030.
THE SERVICE
The project conducted a comprehensive diagnostic of the agri-food processing sector, combining value chain analysis, competitiveness assessment, and policy review. It prioritized high-potential subsectors, identified strategic gaps and Key Success Factors, and developed targeted upgrading and policy recommendations aligned with Industrial Strategy 2030 and Vision 2035.
- Opportunity mapping & strategic prioritization
- Value chain diagnostics & competitiveness analysis
- Climate resilience & just transition pathways
- Primary data collection, database creation & market intelligence surveys
- General industrial policy and institutional reforms identification
- Value chain specific policy and institutional reforms identification and definition
RESULTS
The project delivered Tunisia’s first integrated assessment of the agri-food processing sector, jointly addressing competitiveness, sustainability, and food safety. It identified three priority subsectors—olive oil, cereal derivatives, and gourmet products—and produced actionable roadmaps to upgrade value chains, strengthen competitiveness, and expand market opportunities. The study provided evidence-based policy recommendations and a strategic framework to support investment, improve food security, and guide long-term sustainable development of the sector.
