On 7–8 October 2025, the Council of Europe, in partnership with the École Nationale d’Administration (ENA) of Tunisia, organised a two-day workshop on The management of conflicts of interests. The event gathered representatives of ministerial governance units (cellules de gouvernance) to engage in practical exercises and collaborative discussions to assess and strengthen Tunisia’s system of assets and interests’ declarations.

Through group work, brainstorming sessions, and moderated debates, participants examined the legal and institutional framework in Tunisia and assessed the role of information technologies in enhancing the submission, verification, and analysis of declarations. The interactive format allowed participants to design model forms and processes, test verification approaches, and reflect on the balance between transparency, confidentiality, and data protection.

The workshop clearly mapped out areas where the assets and interests declaration system in Tunisia can be further enhanced, providing participants with a shared sense of direction. Priorities identified included reinforcing the institutional framework, ensuring interoperability among entities for more reliable verification, and updating the normative framework to keep pace with evolving needs. Participants also underlined the value of better training for officials obliged to declare, ideally supported by a practical guide to ensure accuracy and completeness. Further points for consideration concerned the scope of individuals required to declare, as well as the secure storage, safeguarding, and systematic analysis of the data collected.

By combining technical expertise with peer learning, the workshop provided a platform for Tunisian stakeholders to reflect on reforms that could make the declaration system more effective, transparent, and resilient. The activity reaffirmed the importance of technology as a driver of integrity in public service, while also underscoring the institutional and human capacities required to sustain such reforms.

This activity was organised within the framework of the joint EU–Council of Europe project on Improving Economic Governance for Anti-corruption in Tunisia (AGELA, French acronym), co funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe. The project aims to strengthen transparency, accountability, and good governance in Tunisia.