BEL HABIB NEJIB

BEL HABIB NEJIB
ICT and Telecommunications Expert
Founding President of SUPTECH University

Biography: Néjib Belhabib
Néjib Belhabib is a recognized expert in the fields of higher education, technological innovation, and economic development in Africa and the Mediterranean. Born in 1953, he has dedicated his career to promoting inclusive education and building bridges between the public and private sectors to address global challenges in sustainable development and digital transformation.

Academic and Professional Background
Néjib Belhabib holds degrees in engineering and management sciences, having studied in France. He is also a founding member of the Euro-Mediterranean Federation of Education and Research (FEMER), where he played a key role in promoting cooperation between European, African, and Mediterranean universities.

As Chairman and CEO of the SUPTECH Group, a higher education and vocational training network based in Tunisia and present in several African and European countries, Néjib Belhabib oversaw the creation of SUPTECH International and its numerous branches, including SUPTECH Congo, SUPTECH Europe, and institutions such as IDHP Paris and the Rusta network in sub-Saharan Africa. His leadership has positioned SUPTECH as a benchmark in education, innovation, and skills transfer.

Achievements and Projects
Development of international clusters and partnerships: Néjib Belhabib has initiated and managed several international projects, including a health and medical technology cluster and a biodiversity cluster at digital innovation hubs in Africa, in collaboration with international institutions and private stakeholders.
Environmental Initiatives: As a consultant, he has contributed to projects related to industrial decarbonization and the implementation of sustainable development models in North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. Promoting African Cooperation: Founder of platforms such as org and AfricaBridge.tn, he works to facilitate the export of Tunisian digital services to the two Congos and to strengthen economic ties between African countries.
Combating Unemployment among Young Graduates: His research and projects in higher education place particular emphasis on youth employability, the digital transformation of education, and the creation of economic opportunities for graduates.
Publications and Research
Néjib Belhabib is the author of several academic and professional articles published on Academia.edu, including:

"The Paradox of Higher Education in Africa" ​​(2021), which explores the structural challenges of higher education in Africa.
"Fighting Tax Erosion and Money Laundering Through Digital Technology" (2020), an analysis of digital tools to strengthen global financial transparency. "Cyber-Society and the Collaborative Economy by 2020," a visionary article on the economic transformations linked to the digital economy.
What are the challenges for restoring trust? (2012) An analysis of Tunisia's historical role in the post-revolutionary context, and the levers needed to rebuild national and international trust.
Unemployment among young graduates is not inevitable: an in-depth study of the causes of unemployment among young graduates and possible solutions to address it.
Fighting tax erosion and money laundering through digital technology: An analysis of digital tools as a solution to counter tax evasion and money laundering in a globalized world. The Paradox of Higher Education in Africa: An Arabic version of the analysis on the paradoxes of higher education in Africa, focusing on the impact of educational globalization.
The Paradox of Higher Education in Africa (2021)
An in-depth study on the development of private universities in contexts where public education lacks financial support.
The Relationship of Collective Efficacy with Leadership in Group Work
A research study based on the work of Bandura, exploring the sources of collective efficacy formation and their relationship with leadership in teamwork. Community Engagement
As a founding member of QAAS.tn (Quality and Accreditation in Higher Education) and a key player in NGOs such as AfricaBridge.tn and Go2Congo.org, Néjib Belhabib contributes to improving the quality of higher education and promoting opportunities for collaboration between African, European, and Mediterranean stakeholders.

Awards and Vision
A visionary and advocate for inclusive education, Néjib Belhabib is recognized for his multidisciplinary approach combining engineering, academic research, and technological innovation.