Tunisia’s national program for women’s entrepreneurship, Raedet, is introducing a new measure to back young female founders. Starting in 2026, women aged 18 to 25 will be eligible for interest-free loans of up to 15,000 TND to launch their own businesses. The announcement was made by Asma Al-Jabri, the Minister of Family, Women, Children and Seniors, during a steering committee meeting for the program.
Quick Facts
- New 15,000 TND interest-free loans
- Targets female founders aged 18-25
- Program funded 6,184 projects since 2022
Raedet’s Track Record: 63M TND Deployed
Since its inception in 2022, the Raedet program has deployed approximately 63 million TND, financing 6,184 women-led projects across Tunisia. These projects are split between 5,224 micro-enterprises and 702 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The program has supported a diverse group of founders. Data from 2022-2025 shows that 44.1% of beneficiaries were aged 18-35, while 35.9% were between 36 and 45. The remaining 20% were in the 46-59 age bracket. In terms of educational background, 45.4% of the entrepreneurs hold higher education degrees, and 54.6% have vocational training or specialized qualifications.
A New Vision for 2026-2030
Looking ahead, the program’s next five-year phase (2026-2030) will operate under a new strategy. The focus will shift to developing a more comprehensive support system for female entrepreneurs, directing investment toward high-growth sectors and value chains.
Key goals include helping micro-enterprises scale into SMEs and enhancing the program’s competitiveness. This new phase will also prioritize better governance and networking within the ecosystem by strengthening collaboration between the public sector, private companies, and civil society organizations.
About The Raedet Program
The Raedet program is a national initiative by Tunisia’s Ministry of Family, Women, Children and Seniors aimed at boosting female economic participation. It provides access to micro, small, and medium-sized loans with preferential and flexible terms. The program operates in partnership with several public financial institutions, including the Tunisian Solidarity Bank (BTS), the National Agricultural Bank (BNA), the Bank for Financing Small and Medium Enterprises (BFPME), and the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC). Its objective is to encourage women and girls, particularly innovators in promising sectors and those in priority regions, to launch their own investment projects.
Source: Jawhara FM
