Chargé d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi joined 50 women entrepreneurs from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, among them 15 women from Tunisia for a virtual networking session. The entrepreneurs were selected as finalists in the U.S. Department of State- and Google-led Women Tech Founders Program. These talented entrepreneurs will access trainings by Google’s tech …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 June, 2022 | Topics: Business, Chargé D’Affaires, Commercial Affairs, Events
As we celebrate Women’s Month, we renew our commitment to supporting women’s economic and social empowerment. U.S. Embassy Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi joined Mayor of Tunis Souad Abderrahim and Governor Kamel Fekih to inaugurate two refurbished public spaces in the historic Medina funded by USAID – US Agency for International Development as part of the Femme Medina program. Chargée d’Affaires Franceschi visited …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 March, 2022 | Topics: Business, Chargé D’Affaires, Foreign Assistance, USAID
We are proud to support young entrepreneurs who are key to Tunisia’s economic future! Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Erica Thibault announced the six winners of the Open Startup Tunisia (OST) pitching competition. In addition to joining a week-long immersion program at Columbia University, these emerging entrepreneurs will participate in the international Columbia Venture Competition where they …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 March, 2022 | Topics: Business, Events, Foreign Assistance
At the end of his trip to Jendouba last week, Ambassador Donald Blome returned to Borj Lella , a local restaurant and artisanal cheese producer where he met with owner Zied Ben Youssef to learn about how U.S. support helped this small business mitigate the pandemic’s economic impact. Through USAID – US Agency for International Development support, Zied Ben Youssef has been able to …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Foreign Assistance, USAID
U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome visited Fernana where he had the opportunity to meet with 10 young Tunisians who are members of the youth center in Jendouba. He also took a tour to see renovations funded through USAID’s MA3AN program. We are proud to support the aspirations of Jendouba’s youth by increasing access to recreational activities …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, News, USAID
Ambassador Donald Blome met with Mounir Ennabli, the owner of Regia Pharma in Jendouba, a U.S.-supported business on the frontline of the pandemic as a medical gown and PPE manufacturer. Through USAID, the United States is helping Regia Pharma implement a training and programs leading to job creation and an increase in sales by 700,000 …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Foreign Assistance, USAID
Businesses like SMSA El Amen in Jendouba demonstrate the tremendous potential for growth and employment in Tunisia’s private sector, especially in the agricultural sector. During his trip, Ambassador Donald Blome met with the team at SMSA El Amen in recognition of the vital role the 320-member cooperative plays in Tunisia’s economy. Through USAID, the United …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Foreign Assistance, USAID
U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome joined the Director General of ONAT, Faouzi Ben Halima, and the ACEA team on April 8 for the first virtual craft fair in Tunisia that gave talented and innovative artisans from across Tunisia access to international buyers through the CraftExports online platform. Today’s event is part of the U.S. Embassy’s 15.6 …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Business, Commercial Affairs, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
Tunis, February 28, 2020 Good evening everyone. I am proud to join you to celebrate the tremendous success of the Financial Services Volunteer Corps in Tunisia. I would like to thank Andrew Spindler – the CEO of FSVC – for the kind invitation and to his team for putting together this terrific event. On behalf …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 March, 2020 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, U.S. & Tunisia
Tunis – February 6, 2020 “Prosper Africa and the Joint Economic Committee demonstrated our commitment to strengthening the U.S.-Tunisia economic relationship and helping Tunisia become a gateway to Africa for U.S. firms.” – Ambassador Donald Blome, speaking at the Prosper Africa opening ceremony. U.S.-Tunisia Joint Economic Commission (JEC) At the third session of the U.S.-Tunisia …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 February, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Events, U.S. & Tunisia, USAID | Tags: Prosper Africa
U.S.-Tunisia Joint Economic Commission (JEC) Statement by the Republic of Tunisia and the United States of America At the third session of the U.S.-Tunisia Joint Economic Commission (JEC) held today, Friday the 7th of February, in Tunis, Tunisian Minister of Trade Omar Béhi and U.S. Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Joseph Semsar …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Opportunities, Events, News, U.S. & Tunisia, USAID | Tags: Prosper Africa
Tunis, Tunisia 06 February 2020 U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Prosper Africa initiative is partnering with the United Bank for Africa (UBA) to increase two-way trade and investment between the United States and the nations of Africa. This partnership ensures businesses are equipped with the technical and financial tools they need to …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 February, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Business, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, Press Releases, U.S. & Tunisia, USAID | Tags: Prosper Africa
Tunis, Tunisia 06 February 2020 Tony Elumelu, Nigerian philanthropist and entrepreneur, Chairman of the United Bank for Africa group, and founder of the largest African philanthropic initiative devoted to supporting entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the Prosper Africa conference, taking place February 6, 2020, in Tunis, Tunisia. The Prosper …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Business, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Prosper Africa
Good evening everyone. I am delighted to participate in Enactus’s first global summit, celebrating the accomplishments of entrepreneurs from 27 countries. I would like to thank Minister of Education and Interim Minister of Higher Education, Hatem Ben Salem, Minister of Tourism and Interim Minister of Transport, René Trabelsi, Enactus Global CEO Rachael Jarosh, and Enactus …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Business, Deputy Chief of Mission, Foreign Assistance, Job Opportunities | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories
Good evening, everyone. It is my pleasure to join you for the closing ceremony for the fourth edition of Open Start Up Tunisia. First, I would like to acknowledge many contributions that have made OST4 a success. To the organizing committee led by Houda Ghozzi, you have a built a model of entrepreneurship education that …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 January, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Foreign Assistance
Tunis, Tunisia 06 February 2020 Registration is now open for the U.S. Embassy and American Chamber of Commerce of Tunisia’s conference promoting Prosper Africa at this link: http://seminr.site/ . Prosper Africa, the U.S. government initiative to increase trade and investment between the United States and Africa, will provide a greater connection between the U.S. and African …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 January, 2020 | Topics: Business, Events, News | Tags: Prosper Africa
Ambassador Blome made his first official trip to Sfax this week. While in town, he met with Governor Anis Oueslati, the President of the University of Sfax and the heads of 19 other educational institutions based in Sfax. Ambassador Blome also had dinner with members of the local AmCham chapter, and visited students and classes …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, English Language Learning, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia
Dear Friends, The U.S. Embassy Tunis and AmCham Tunis are pleased to announce CES®2020, which is the largest tradeshow and marketplace for consumer technology! This spectacular event will take place January 7-10, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. We invite you to join the Tunisian delegation to this annual trade event. About CES CES is the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 October, 2019 | Topics: Business, News
“Tunup” team, winners of Open Start up Tunisia (OST) of the third edition of the Fostering Entrepreneurship in Tunisian Higher Education project participated in Columbia’s Venture Competition in New York City 3-12 April 2019. The team composed of cross-disciplinary students, as well as their two coaches, pitched their idea of transforming the waste from harissa …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 April, 2019 | Topics: Business, Scholarships and Exchanges
USAID and Tunisia JOBS organized the “Women Entrepreneurs’ Forum” on Wednes- day, March 6, 2019. The Forum celebrated In- ternational Women’s Rights Day, with the Min- ister of Vocational Training and Employment, His Excellency the United States Ambassador to Tunisia, the USAID Mission Director, and the Tunisia JOBS Chief of Party in attendance. The event …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, News, USAID
Remarks by Ambassador Rubinstein at OpenStartUp – Tunisia Competition Closing Ceremony January 19, 2018 Good evening! We are proud of our support for this linkage project between Columbia University and the OpenStartUp-Tunisia competition over the last two years. Entrepreneurship is important not just for its ability to grow jobs and innovation, but for a more …
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By Trad | 23 January, 2018 | Topics: Business, Foreign Assistance
Good morning, Ambassador Rubinstein is presently out of the country, but sends his greetings and wishes for a successful Forum. I am pleased to represent him at this important event, and would like to thank Minister Behi for his remarks and invitation. I look forward to hearing from the other distinguished speakers, as well. Supporting …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 October, 2017 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities
TUNIS, TUNISIA — The United States-Tunisia Trade and Investment Council met on April 21, 2017 in Tunis under the bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA). Ambassador Mokhtar Chaouachi, Director General for Asia and the Americas in the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hosted the Council meeting, which is the seventh held since the TIFA …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 April, 2017 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Trade, USAID
As prepared for delivery Ambassador Remarks at Souk At-Tanmia Launch Ceremony Good morning everyone, I am delighted to be here to participate in this very special occasion. I want to take a moment to thank Minister of Employment and Vocational Training Imed Hammami, our partners who participated in this project, and all of you for taking …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 March, 2017 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia | Tags: MEPI
Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, Imed Hammami EFE Tunisia CEO, Lamia Chaffai; Ladies and Gentlemen, good evening. I am very glad to be with you at this ceremony celebrating 172 new graduates; of whom 135 are with us. As of today, you are starting your professional careers and embracing your hopes for a successful …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 February, 2017 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia | Tags: MEPI
Ambassador’s Remarks at the Inauguration of AmCham’s new Center Chapter in Sousse Good afternoon. On behalf of the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, I would like first to congratulate the extended family of AmCham Tunisia for opening this new chapter in the Center region, which I understand will cover Sousse, Mahdia, and Monastir. Thanks to …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 February, 2017 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, Trade
The IRC hosted a workshop on SMART Governance for Small and Medium Businesses, led by Imen Ameur, Governance Consultant and former Research Assistant at Harvard Kennedy School. The workshop focused on the governance models that Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) need as well as the managerial and technological tools that could be used by SMBs …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 January, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces, Business
Remarks by Assistant Secretary of Commerce Arun M. Kumar at the Tunisia2020 Investment Conference U.S. EMBASSY TUNIS MARDI 29 NOVEMBRE 2016 Mr. President, Ministers,Your Excellencies, and distinguished representatives, thank you for the opportunity to join you today. As we approach the six year anniversary of Tunisia’s revolution, we must reflect upon the magnitude of the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 November, 2016 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, U.S. & Tunisia
Deputy Chief of Mission Kathleen Hanson gave remarks at the July 24 launch of the Tunisia E-Business Network. The U.S. government awarded the Tunis Chamber of Commerce a grant of $250,000 to create and launch this digital web-based platform for Tunisian exporters to facilitate international trade transactions in Mediterranean and global markets. The Tunisia e-Business …
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 July, 2015 | Topics: Business
