The U.S. Embassy in Tunisia was pleased to facilitate a 5G security workshop for Tunisian partners with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and other U.S. and international partners to share best practices. The workshop was launched with the participation of Chargée d’Affaires a.i. Natasha Franceschi and Minister of Communication Technologies Nizar …
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On December 30, U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Donald Blome met with Tunisian Minister of Communication Technologies Mohamed Fadhel Kraiem to discuss Tunisia’s ITC strategy and ongoing collaboration in the sector. Since 2011, the United States has provided nearly $2 billion in foreign assistance to strengthen Tunisia’s economy and security and support its young democracy. That …
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Smart 5G Decisions Today Can Preserve the Security and Privacy of all Tunisians Op-Ed by Donald Blome, U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia The United States and Tunisia have an enduring partnership, based on shared interests and, more importantly, shared values. 10 years ago, Tunisians stood up for freedom, democracy and the dignity of every individual. Since …
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The annual Patents for Humanity competition sponsored by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is officially open! The competition recognizes innovators who use game-changing technology to meet global humanitarian challenges. For full details, including how to apply, see: https://www.uspto.gov/ip-policy/patent-policy/patents-humanity . Deadline: January 31, 2020
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September 26, 2019 The forum’s purpose is to promote nursing professionalism, accountability, credentialing and standardization, and to incorporate evidence-based practice, thereby, strengthening nursing practice in Tunisia. Nursing leaders, professors, researchers, and students were invited to discuss the challenges in developing the nursing profession in Tunisia, brainstorm ideas for improvement, learn from one another, and to …
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On February 9 and 10, the Tunisian Blue Ambassadors (TBA) project organized a two-day workshop for a group of English Access Microsholarship Program graduates on themes related to marine and environmental protection and preservation in Tunis. The project – implemented by Notre Grand Bleu association and led by alumni of the Thomas Jefferson Program – …
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Five Tunisians are among the one hundred women leaders from Africa, the Middle East and Asia in the fields of science and technology who are currently in the U.S. to spend five weeks as part of the #TechWomen #Exchange program. Through mentorships with U.S. women leaders in STEM fields, the TechWomen participants will gain access and opportunities to strengthen business ties and build stronger …
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The Technovation National Pitch gathered 22 teams representing 9 governorates from across Tunisia along with their mentors and parents to present their mobile applications before a panel of judges. Ambassador Rubinstein delivered opening remarks, congratulating all of the teams on their work solving problems in their communities through the development of mobile apps. PAS funded …
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The Chargé kicked off a three-day international conference in Tunis on combating the red palm weevil, a global pest which threatens the country’s date palm orchards. More than 60,000 Tunisian households depend upon the date harvest for their livelihood, and dates comprise Tunisia’s second most important cash crop, behind olives (making up 12% of the …
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In partnership with the U.S. Embassy, Technovation Tunisia, an initiative launched by a Techwomen alumna, organized an award ceremony for the winning teams of the 2016 Technovation competition. The event was also an occasion to launch the 2017 Technovation competition. 150 girls ages 10 to 18 attended the event along with their parents and mentors …
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Women Leaders in Technology (WoLTech), an association founded by a group of Techwomen alumnae to support women in STEM fields, organized a round table discussion entitled “How to be the Next Techwomen Leader.” During the event, the WoLTech team introduced a group of Tunisian women working in STEM to the Techwomen program. The presentation was followed …
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Deputy Chief of Mission Benjamin Moeling and Khalil Amiri, Secretary of State to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, celebrate the second anniversary of the U.S.-Tunisia Science & Technology Cooperation Agreement by opening a research seminar between American and Tunisian researchers.
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The IRC organized an interactive session entitled Technovation: Girls Solving Community Problems Through Mobile Applications, led by Amel Ghouila, Technovation Regional Ambassador in Tunisia and TechWomen alumna. The session started with an overview of the program by the global director of Technovation, Madhavi Bhasin, who joined via Skype from San Francisco and who focused on …
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MOURAD BEN HASSINE BEN ALI, PHD: THE FULBRIGHT VISITING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, AUGUST 12, 2015 TO JUNE 30, 2016, BIOLOGY The Fulbright visiting scholar program made me realize how beautiful it is to travel and meet other people from different cultures. My stay at the University of Arkansas was very productive as a research scientist; I …
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It’s an honor to be here today for the Global Innovation through Science and Technology (also known as GIST) DEMO Day. The GIST initiative, a public private partnership led by the U.S. Department of State, has trained over 5,000 startups from emerging economies all around the world. It has connected millions of youth with entrepreneurship …
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TechCamp Tunisia, organized by U.S. Embassy Tunis and Amideast, brings together decision makers from non-governmental organizations, business leaders, Tunisian government representatives and entrepreneurs from Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt and Libya who are interested in advancing solutions to youth employment through emerging and innovative technology tactics. TechCamp Tunisia’s theme, Tech for Tomorrow’s Workforce will involve brainstorming …
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TechWomen Alumna Amel Ghouila hosted the Technovation Tunisia National Pitch, an apps development competition launched in Tunisia for the first time. Nine teams of young girls from 6 different regions presented different mobile apps that they developed to solve problems in their communities. A mentor guided the teams, whose members ranged in age …
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