
TUNIS, Oct. 11, 2009 (TAP) - President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, candidate of the Constitutional Democratic Rally (RCD) for the presidential elections of October 25, 2009, presented, on Sunday, his electoral platform for the five-year period 2009-2014, a programme for which he has chosen the slogan " Together We meet Challenges."
This document includes a forward penned by President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and a general introduction which reviews principles, tenets and choices underlying this programme in a variety of sectors.
The electoral programme of President Ben Ali includes the following 24 topics:
1- New steps on the path of democracy and consolidation of pluralism,
2- Continuous promotion of human rights and the values of solidarity,
3- A society of balance and cohesion among individuals and social categories,
4- A higher standard of living and a better quality of life,
5- Health, a basic right and an essential foundation for quality of life,
6- Employment, an absolute priority,
7- Tunisian women, a symbol of authenticity and modernity; the family, a pillar for social cohesion,
8- Building a better future for Tunisia's youth,
9- Tunisians abroad, always in the heart of the nation,
10- Restoring the normal level of development and achieving a faster pace of growth,
11- Towards an environment-friendly, energy-saving and innovative economy with high technological content,
12- Tunisia, a pole for banking services and a regional financial centre
13- An efficient financial policy and a fair taxation system,
14- An educational system that meets the challenges of the future,
15- Training: towards supporting employment policies and increasing work performance,
16- Higher education: to build the society of intelligence and knowledge,
17- Scientific and technological research, a support base for the new economy,
18- Tunisia, always a cultural beacon,
19- A modern basic infrastructure and communication network meeting international standards,
20- An agricultural sector adjusting to climate changes and meeting current challenges,
21- A modern approach to environmental policies and protection of natural assets,
22- A renewed approach to regional development,
23- A modern public service serving citizens and development
24- Tunisia's unwavering commitment to peace, stability and justice in the world.