VOICED : Fed up Tunisians go online to fight trash, rudeness

Since the 2011 revolution that ousted dictator Ben Ali, Tunisia has faced deteriorating public services and rampant incivility. Citizens and the state both play crucial roles in addressing these issues. Frustrated by local authorities' inaction, Tunisians have initiated various civilian projects, including the mobile app Plan 125, which allows users to report local problems. This app was developed to help authorities identify and address infrastructure and environmental issues. The initiatives have gained support from municipalities and have already led to positive changes, such as the removal of illegal street occupations. Tunisians hope for broader implementation of these solutions.

What major event in 2011 led to the current state of chaos in Tunisia?

• The Arab Spring

• The economic crisis

• The Tunisian Civil War

• The overthrow of Ben Ali

What is the primary purpose of the Plan 125 app?

• To connect with local businesses

• To provide news updates

• To report and track local issues

• To organize community events

How have Tunisians responded to the lack of local authority efforts?

• By organizing protests

• By ignoring the issues

• By creating civilian initiatives

• By moving to other countries

What recent action did the city of Tunis take to address public space issues?

• Built new parks

• Seized illegal street furniture

• Increased police presence

• Implemented new traffic laws

What is the attitude of the municipality towards civilian contributions?

• Skeptical

• Indifferent

• Supportive

• Opposed