Tunisia’s push toward self‑reliance under President Kais Saied has backfired, widening the country’s economic crisis. Despite promises of reducing foreign dependence, the policy has stifled investment, weakened the currency, and led to soaring inflation and unemployment. Analysts point to mismanaged subsidies and a lack of clear regulatory frameworks as key factors that have turned the initiative into a fiscal burden rather than a growth engine. The situation underscores the urgency for Tunisia to recalibrate its strategy and seek sustainable, inclusive solutions to revive its struggling economy.
Saied’s promised path to self-reliance has deepened Tunisia’s economic crisis rather than resolving it.
