Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi Meets With SelectUSA Investment Summit Participants

Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi met with members of the first Tunisian delegation to participate in the SelectUSA Investment Summit, the highest profile event in the United States dedicated to promoting Foreign Direct Investment. During the Summit, these 13 entrepreneurs pitched their products to a panel of American investors to seek funding and access to U.S. …

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Launch of The U.S. Business Visa Program

Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi joined the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Tunisia to announce the launch of the U.S. Business Visa Program on August 31, 2022. Through this program, AmCham Tunisia members will be able to request expedited visa appointments for business travel to the United States. The U.S. Business Visa Program aims to …

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Chargé d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi Joins 50 Women Entrepreneurs From MENA Region for a Virtual Networking Session

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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U.S. Embassy Supports Tunisian Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment

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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Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Erica Thibault Announced the Six Winners of the OST Pitching Competition

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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Ambassador Donald Blome Visited to Borj Lella Restaurant

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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Ambassador Donald Blome Visits SMSA El Amen A USAID Funded Project

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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U.S. Embassy Supports Handicrafts Sector in Tunisia

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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Chargé d’Affaires Gregory LoGerfo Remarks at FSVC Conference

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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Highlights From The Prosper Africa Conference

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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U.S.-Tunisia Joint Economic Commission (JEC)

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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USAID and the United Bank for Africa Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance the Two-Way Trade and Investment Goals of 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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Deputy Chief of Mission LoGerfo Remarks at Enactus Reception

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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U.S. Embassy Supports Open Start up Tunisia (OST)

“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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Women Entrepreneurs Forum

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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Remarks by Ambassador Rubinstein at OpenStartUp – Tunisia Competition Closing Ceremony

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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Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission at Tunisian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Forum

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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Joint Statement of the U.S-Tunisia Trade and Investment Council

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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Ambassador Rubinstein’s Remarks at Souk At-Tanmia Launch Ceremony

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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Ambassador Gives Remarks at EFE Graduation Ceremony

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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Ambassador’s Remarks at the Inauguration of AmCham’s new Center Chapter in Sousse

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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The IRC Hosts a Workshop on SMART Governance for Small and Medium Businesses

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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Remarks by Assistant Secretary of Commerce Arun M. Kumar at the Tunisia2020 Investment Conference

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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Launch of the Tunisia E-Business Network Platform

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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