A Practical Guide to Franchise that provides the basic tools and principles that entrepreneurs and investors need to obtain useful information on various aspects of franchise. This guide is part of the Tunisian-American cooperation. It contains a series of recommendations to deal with the specifics of the Tunisian market with respect to franchise. The guide ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 December, 2018 | Topics:
Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, News
The U.S. Embassy in Tunis is pleased to announce the 2019 Study of the United States Institutes (SUSIs) for Scholars. These intensive post-graduate level academic programs, which include integrated study tours, provide university faculty and other scholars with a deeper understanding of U.S. society, culture, and institutions. The ultimate goal is to strengthen curricula and ...
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By abassih1 | 14 December, 2018 | Topics:
News, Scholarships and Exchanges
APPLY NOW! SUSI STUDENT YOUTH, EDUCATION, AND CLOSING THE SKILLS GAP PROGRAM The U.S. Embassy in Tunis is pleased to announce the 2019 Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders: Youth, Education, and Closing the Skills Gap Program. This intensive exchange opportunity provides undergraduate students with a deeper understanding of the United ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 December, 2018 | Topics:
News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 1, 2018 Devoted husband, loving father, steadfast friend, exemplary patriot: this is how I will always remember President George H. W. Bush. Whether he was serving in the skies over the Pacific during World War II, protecting America at CIA headquarters, or leading our nation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 December, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. Secretary of State
The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) and the United States Embassy in Tunisia, Assistance Unit, are seeking proposals from eligible applicants for a 2019 Tunisia Local Grants Program. U.S. Embassy Tunisia has identified two priority areas for which it seeks responsive applications: Voter Education and Entrepreneurship. The first objective of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 November, 2018 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, News
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC November 23, 2018 Violence against women is a global issue that affects millions of people annually. Every woman and girl deserves a life free from violence. The United States is committed to advancing gender equality and preventing and responding to all forms of violence against women ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 November, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State
APPLY NOW! SUSI STUDENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The U.S. Embassy in Tunis is pleased to announce the 2019 Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Program. This intensive exchange opportunity provides undergraduate students with a deeper understanding of the United States, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 November, 2018 | Topics:
News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Today we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the signing of the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act (IRF Act) into law. The IRF Act expanded U.S. foreign policy capabilities to promote and defend religious freedom around the world. It builds on our founding fathers’ firm conviction that the freedom of individuals to believe as they see ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 October, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State
The American Center at the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce a call for applications for a comics workshop series – Art for Democracy! – in partnership with the Tunisian comics collective Lab619. Art for Democracy will offer Tunisian scenarists and illustrators a chance to learn more about the power of comics in a participatory ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 October, 2018 | Topics:
American Spaces, News
Good morning everyone. I am delighted to be here to participate in this special event. I want to thank our fantastic host, Mr. Chawki Tabib, as well as our local and international partners, the media, and each of you for taking the time to join us for this signing ceremony. As you know, corruption distorts ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 October, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, News
The Fulbright Specialist Program offers non-U.S. institutions the opportunity to host American academics or professionals to build expertise in a specific area. The program strengthens ties between the host institution and the Fulbright Specialist’s home institution in the United States. Eligibility Requirements for Host Institutions Institutions that may be eligible to request a Fulbright Specialist ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 October, 2018 | Topics:
News, Scholarships and Exchanges
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY TUNIS Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Tunisia: Design and Implementation of the English Access Microscholarship Program, 2018-2020 Deadline for Applications: October 24, 2018 at 11:59 pm local time in Tunisia (10:59 pm UTC) Total Amount Available: Up to $ 360,000 Public Affairs Section of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 September, 2018 | Topics:
News
Imen Hamdi – Veterinarian KAIROUAN On a farm in Abida, in the region of Kairouan, there is an air of hopeful anticipation. Imen Hamdi, a young veterinarian, is calmly tending a cow in a stall which is about to give birth. Imen’s livestock veterinary services are greatly appreciated in the region and many farmers will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 September, 2018 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, News, USAID
Mashrou3i Helps Five Young Entrepreneurs Tap Into the Solar Power Market and Transform Competition Into Cooperation KAIROUAN As the sun beats down brightly in Kairouan, you can see Tunisia’s huge potential for solar power. To expand the country’s renewable energy capacity, the Tunisian government is investing heavily in the sector. Many farmers have already received ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 September, 2018 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, News, USAID
Minister of Finance Ridha Chalghoum, CEED Tunisia president Hichem Elloumi, Wafa, Sonia, Zeineb, Wajdi, and especially the CEED participants and entrepreneurs here today from Gabes, Medenine, Tunis, and Tataouine, good morning. I would like to thank you for being here today. In just one year, this project has helped 100 entrepreneurs gain knowledge and coaching ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, News, Speeches
| Tags: MEPI
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Op-ed in USA Today July 24, 2018 Religious Freedom Belongs to Everyone Around the world, religious minorities are persecuted and stripped of human rights. This is an issue many countries must work together to solve. Last month, Mohammad Salas, a member of the Iranian Gonabadi Sufi dervish community persecuted ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 July, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Independence Day Ambassador Remarks كلمة السفير بمناسبة عيد الإستقلال Good evening, everyone, and Happy 4th of July! سيَداتي وسادتي الأفاضل، مساء الخير ومرحبًا بكم! يشرّفني أنْ أقف بين ضيوف مِن أمثالكم، متميّزين مُلهمين لِمَن حولهم. وأودّ أنْ أشكر كلّ واحد منكم على تشريفنا بحضوركم احتفالنا هذا باستقلال الولايات المتّحدة. معالي رئيس مجلس نوّاب الشعب، ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, embassy, Events, News, Speeches
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 7, 2018 The United States congratulates the people of Tunisia on the country’s first-ever free municipal elections, which took place on Sunday. These elections represented an important step in the consolidation of its democracy. As Tunisia meets the democratic milestones set out in its constitution, the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Remarks Ben Franklin Room Washington, DC May 2, 2018 This is truly humbling. Thank you very much, Mr. President, for those kind words. Thank you, Mr. Vice President, for being here today to honor me by swearing me in. Thank you, Ambassador Lawler. Ambassador Glendon, thank you so much for that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 May, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
The U.S. Department of State’s Office of the Inspector General continues to receive credible information that bad actors are targeting vendors overseas in an effort to defraud foreign businesses. The current scheme, affecting U.S. Embassies and Consulates in the Middle East and Africa region, involves unknown individuals purporting to be contracting officials from Embassies. Consulates ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 April, 2018 | Topics:
News
Press Statement John J. Sullivan Deputy Secretary of State Washington, DC March 20, 2018 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer congratulations on the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of Tunisia’s independence. Tunisia’s impressive democratic transition continues to serve as an inspiration to the world. We commend the Tunisian ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Personal Security Reminder The U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia informs American citizens that due to protests occurring in Tunisia focused on the United States, the U.S. Embassy will be closing early on Friday, December 8, 2017. American citizens are reminded to review their personal security plans; remain aware of their ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, Security & Emergency Messages
Tunis, November 18, 2017 Press Statement as Delivered by Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan, Following Meeting with Senior Tunisian Government Officials to Discuss Political, Economic, and Security Cooperation Thank you very much. I am honored to be here in Tunisia and to have the opportunity to meet with President Caid Essebsi, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 November, 2017 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Tunisia
I offer my sincerest condolences on behalf of the American people to the families of those who have died and been displaced because of the recent flooding in the southern regions of the country, including the family of National Guard Chief of Station Mehdi Haddad, who lost his life in the line of duty while ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Amb. Remarks at Ministry of Defense Ceremony for Arrival of UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 August, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Tunisia
TUNIS (Tuesday, July 18, 2017) – As part of its program to support the monitoring of domestic election efforts in Tunisia, the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), along with its six partner associations, officially launched today six projects aimed at observing the different aspects of the municipal elections process. Chahed Observatory, Youth Without Borders (JSF), Ofiya ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 July, 2017 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, News, Press Releases, USAID
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meets with Tunisian Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 13, 2017.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Tunisia
As Prepared for Delivery Machrou3i (Phase II) Launch Event Remarks Minister Abdelkafi, Minister Ladhari, Minister Khalbous, Minister Hammami, distinguished guests, good afternoon. It gives me great pleasure to be here today to celebrate the launch of Phase II of Machrou3i, or “my project” in Arabic. First and foremost, I would like to take the opportunity ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 January, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, News, Speeches, USAID
MCC Selects Tunisia for new compacts; recognizes Tunisian commitment to good governance, investments in its people, and economic freedom. Tunisia-specific selections from MCC announcement: WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 14 — At its quarterly meeting on December 13, 2016, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board of Directors selected Burkina Faso, Sri Lanka and Tunisia for new MCC compacts ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 December, 2016 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, News
| Tags: MEPI
