Employment: Tunisia Prepares a National Program Evaluation System

Tunisia's Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training is spearheading the development of a unified national system for monitoring and evaluating employment programs. Minister Riadh Chaoued called for the establishment of this integrated system, grounded in principles of good governance and a culture of evaluation, to enhance the efficacy of employment policies.

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We call for the establishment of a unified and integrated national system for monitoring and evaluating employment programs, based on the principles of good governance and the culture of evaluation, in order to improve the effectiveness of employment policies.

Speaking at a workshop organized in partnership with the World Bank from July 28-30, Chaoued also emphasized the need for continuous development of modern, innovative mechanisms. These mechanisms should be adaptable to the evolving demands of the national and international labor markets. He underscored that reducing unemployment and cultivating a workforce that meets market requirements necessitate renewed approaches, recognizing employment as a cross-sectoral issue requiring the involvement of all economic and social stakeholders.

The workshop, themed "Let's Develop Together an Integrated and Interactive National System for Monitoring and Evaluating Employment Programs," focused on creating a roadmap for this national framework. Key objectives include developing performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of programs targeting job seekers and businesses, ultimately aiming to improve decent employment placement rates. The discussions also addressed strengthening the governance of services for job seekers and project leaders through a roadmap prioritizing quality, precision, and efficiency.

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We recommend continuing to develop modern and innovative mechanisms adapted to the evolving needs of the labor market, both nationally and internationally.

Participants included officials from the ministry and its affiliated structures, as well as representatives from various ministries, national institutions, and socio-professional organizations. Presentations on monitoring and evaluation mechanisms were delivered by representatives from the National Institute of Statistics, the National Social Security Fund, the Tunisian Institute for Competitiveness and Economic Studies, and the National Agency for Employment and Independent Work.

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Employment is a cross-sectoral sector that requires the involvement of all economic and social actors.