Tunisia-In Tunisia, only 50% of population profits from social coverage

Social protection is necessary to eliminate poverty and build more resilient economies in the face of crises.

According to a report on social well-being and quality of life, in Tunisia, only 50% of the population profits from social coverage, leaving almost half without guarantee in the event of sickness, maternity or cessation of work. activity. “The high level of the informal sector can partly justify this relatively weak protection by social security systems,” underlines the report.