AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTunisia-Austria Business Push: A delegation of 22 Austrian companies is set to travel to Tunis on Sept. 29 for B2B meetings and a business forum, with green energy and hydrogen, renewables, infrastructure, industrial cooperation and environmental tech at the center. Scientific Capital: An IACE analysis warns Tunisia’s scientific capital is being eroded, arguing that strong fundamental science skills must be treated as strategic “intangible infrastructure” to power innovation and productivity. Solar Policy Update: Tunisia’s sixth solar authorization round approved 309 projects totaling 455 MW, mainly small-scale (mostly 1–2 MW), selling power to STEG under long-term PPAs—an approach aimed at SMEs, landowners and small investors. PV Cooling Research: Tunis University researchers unveiled an IoT-controlled, jute-based low-water evaporative cooling system for PV modules in arid climates, reporting a path toward off-grid, biodegradable solutions. Weather & Agriculture: INM forecasts of heavy thunderstorms in Tunis have led to postponing the Regional Science Day, while September rains are expected to support the agricultural season and groundwater. AI Governance in the Region: Nabil Fahmy opened Tunisia’s AI Summit, calling for responsible AI, digital infrastructure and skills to bridge divides.
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