Framework Law
Constitutional provisions
Right to water: Article 44 of Part II recognizes the right to water and sets forth that the right to water shall be guaranteed.
Natural resources: Article 13 sets out provisions regarding the natural resources. It is stated in the article that the state shall seek to exploit natural resources in the most efficient way. Article 44 states that the conservation and rational use of water is a duty of the state and of society. Natural resources belong to the people of Tunisia. The state exercises sovereignty over them in the name of the people. Investment contracts related to these resources shall be presented to the competent committee in the Assembly of the Representatives of the People. The agreements concluded shall be submitted to the Assembly for approval.