Tunisia is an emerging democracy. Its President is elected directly by the people and is head of state and government. The unicameral parliament is elected directly. Tunisia recently held its first contested elections.
CURRENT GOVERNMENT
President
Ben Ali, Zine El Abidine
Prime Minister
Ghannouchi, Mohamed
Min. of State & Special Adviser to the President
Ben Dhia, Abdelaziz
Min. for Agriculture, Environment, & Hydraulic Resources
Haddad, Habib
Min. for Communication Technologies & Transport
Rabah, Sadok
Min. for Culture, Youth, & Leisure
Hermassi, Abdelbaki
Min. for Defense
Jazi, Dali
Min. for Development & International Cooperation
Jouini, Mohamed Nouri
Min. for Education & Training
Rouissi, Moncer
Min. for Employment
Laroussi, Chadli
Min. for Infrastructure, Housing, & Urban Planning
Belaid, Slaheddine
Min. for Finance
Baccar, Taoufik
Min. for Foreign Affairs
Ben Yahia, Habib
Min. for Higher Education, Scientific Research, & Technology
