Report – Al Bawsala

البناء القاعدي – من نبوة الرئيس إلى سياسة دولة – حصيلة جوفاء لمسار عبثي

root — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:59:26 +0000

In-depth Analysis of the Socio-Economic Impacts of Green Hydrogen Projects in Tunisia

root — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:42:39 +0000

As green hydrogen gains prominence as a part of the global energy transition and climate strategy, it is increasingly promoted across North Africa through international frameworks such as the European Union’s Global Gateway initiative. While these projects are often celebrated for their technological and environmental promise, their implications for frontline communities, gender equity, environmental justice, and inclusive development remain under-explored. At a time of urgent need for climate action and a just energy transition, it is critical to assess the social, environmental, and developmental impacts of these investments. There are serious concerns about the actual development potential this strategy offers to so-called “partner” states, particularly as the Global Gateway’s approach overlooks evidence that essential investments—such as universal public services and social infrastructure—are often unprofitable and therefore risk being sidelined. Moreover, the European Court of Auditors has questioned the effectiveness of these financing tools in meeting the EU’s development objectives, their ability to truly mobilize investments, and their additionality.

Climate Governance under Constraint: Austerity and climate Policies in Tunisia

root — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:35:33 +0000

In Tunisia, the fight against climate change cannot be separated from the realities of austerity, inequality, and external dependency and weak democratic governance.

This study explores how Tunisia’s climate governance is shaped by the intersection of global environmental frameworks and domestic austerity policies. It argues that international climate agendas, often framed as neutral and technical, actually reproduce global inequalities and market logics that constrain national sovereignty and social justice. In Tunisia, austerity has become more than an economic strategy; it is a political paradigm that limits public investment, weakens state institutions, and deepens vulnerability in key sectors such as health and environment. By situating Tunisia within the broader dynamics of global climate governance, the research reveals how external pressures, market-based instruments, and shrinking state capacities intersect to shape the country’s response to ecological crises. Ultimately, it calls for a rethinking of climate action : one that centers equity, sovereignty, freedom, and transformative change rather than technocratic and market-driven solutions.