AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI Governance: Tunisia ranks 10th in Africa in the inaugural African AI Governance Index (AAGI) 2026, scoring 2.12/4, with strengths in policy frameworks but ongoing concerns like brain drain. Digital Skills & Access: Google expands its free one-year Google AI Plus offer to students in 27 African countries, but notably excludes North Africa (including Tunisia), highlighting a regional gap in AI access. Financing for Tech-Ready Firms: The EBRD boosts its risk-sharing facility with Attijari Bank Tunisia from €20m to €70m, aiming to unlock more private-sector investment, plus a new €8.6m ESG support line for corporate climate and social upgrades. Engineering for Africa: Tunisia’s engineers’ role in Africa’s industrial transformation will be discussed Sept. 12 in Tunis under a “Tunisia Engineering Offer for Africa” push to package local expertise for infrastructure, energy, water and tech projects. Defense Tech in the Region: Turkish-made armed drones are increasingly widespread across Arab states, with Tunisia listed among buyers, underscoring growing regional defense-tech ties. Weather Watch: Thunderstorms with possible hail are expected Monday across western and central-northern Tunisia, with gusts over 70 km/h. Climate & Activism: North Africa’s social movements are shifting toward practical socioeconomic and climate-focused demands, targeting renewables projects over fairness and implementation.
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