Tunisia to Sell Subsidized School Notebooks at Unchanged Prices from August 17

Tunisia is set to launch the sale of subsidized school notebooks starting Monday, August 17th, ensuring affordability for students as the new academic year approaches. The prices for these essential school supplies have remained stable for several years, according to Samir Moulhi, vice president of the Chamber of School Notebook Manufacturers.

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The subsidized notebook of 24 pages is sold at 430 millimes, that of 48 pages at 950 millimes, while the 72-page notebook costs 1,400 millimes.

The subsidized notebooks will be available in three standard sizes: 24 pages, priced at 430 millimes; 48 pages, costing 950 millimes; and 72 pages, which will be sold for 1,400 millimes. This consistent pricing strategy aims to alleviate financial pressure on families during the back-to-school season.

Moulhi also addressed concerns about potential shortages, assuring the public that ample stock is available. Approximately 30% of the notebooks produced last year are still on the market, supplementing the current year's production. The total estimated quantity for this year's production and distribution across all categories is between 20 and 21 million notebooks.

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Samir Moulhi has also ruled out any risk of shortage, indicating that about 30% of the quantities produced last year are still available on the market.

This initiative highlights the Tunisian government's commitment to supporting education by making essential learning materials accessible. The stable pricing and sufficient supply are expected to ensure that students across the country can obtain the necessary notebooks without undue financial burden.

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The production and distribution of this year will concern the different categories of school notebooks, for quantities estimated between 20 and 21 million notebooks.