Néjib Belhabib is a recognized expert in the field 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 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 many branches, including SUPTECH Congo, SUPTECH Europe, and institutions such as IDHP Paris and the Rusta network in sub-Saharan Africa. His leadership has helped position SUPTECH as a reference in the field of education, innovation and skills transfer.
Achievements and projects
● Development of international clusters and partnerships: Néjib Belhabib has initiated and managed several international projects, including the health and medical technology cluster, the biodiversity cluster and digital innovation hubs in Africa, in collaboration with international institutions and private actors.
● 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 Go2Congo.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.
● Fighting 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 on the horizon 2020”, a visionary article on the economic transformations linked to the digital economy.
● What are the challenges for restoring trust (2012) Analysis of the historical and strategic role of Tunisia in the post-revolution context, and the levers needed to rebuild national and international trust.
● Unemployment of young graduates is not inevitable: in-depth study of the causes of unemployment of 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 context of globalization.
● The Paradox of Higher Education in Africa 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)
A comprehensive 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 based on the work of Bandura, exploring the sources of formation of collective efficacy and their link with leadership in teamwork.
Associative commitments
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 actors.
Distinctions and vision
A visionary and advocate for inclusive education, Néjib Belhabib is recognized for his multidisciplinary approach combining engineering, academic research and technological innovation. His initiatives reflect his commitment to socio-economic development.