The new e-government strategy by the Government of Tunisia, “Smart Gov 2020”, funded by the AfDB to the tune of 500 million dinars, was inaugurated by Anouar Maarouf, Minister of Information Technologies and the Digital Economy. In his address, he mentioned that the project rests upon five pillars: re-engineering of administrative processes in the service of the citizens, streamlining flow of information between different administrations, reforming the information systems of all sectors to integrate the e-governance system, introducing new e-governance service and enhancing Open-Gov to encourage investments. Through this project, Tunisia aims to digitize the Tunisian administration through e-service with a goal of “zero paper” by 2020 and eradicate the complexity and slowness of current administrative procedures favouring certain forms of corruption. It was highlighted that the current state of administration does not favour investment or progress, especially when the economic situation is marked by an abysmal budget deficit that would to rise to 6%at the end of 2016, accentuated by the worsening of public debt, at around 64% of GDP, against just over 40% in 2010. These reforms come at an opportune moment as Tunisia tries to revive its economy, stimulate growth and initiate a new economic dynamic, by organizing the “Tunisia 2020” conference, which aims towards reinstating Tunisia as a preferred destination for businesses and investments. Between donations, aid and credits, the event garnered a total financing amount of 34 billion dinars aimed towards programs with an objective of revamping the Tunisian Economy. Source: http://africanmanager.com/