In Nabeul, the United States has assisted over 1,200 companies and small producers across various sectors, including handicrafts, textiles, information services, waste management, and food production. Chargée d’Affaires a.i. Natasha Franceschi traveled to Grombalia to visit the factory of SIAME, a Tunisian manufacturer of electric meters. The visit provided an opportunity to learn about SIAME’s …
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Deputy Assistant Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development Megan Doherty visited Tunisia from October 12 to 20 to meet with representatives from the private sector to see how U.S.-supported companies like Betacube are contributing to the growth of the private sector. During her visit, she also met with representatives from Tunisia’s vibrant civil …
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Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi and USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator Megan Doherty visited Kairouan last week and met with members of the National Union of Tunisian Women and engaged with local women entrepreneurs who received technical and financial assistance from the U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). They also visited …
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Chargee d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi and USAID’s Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Middle East Megan Doherty signed a $20 million loan program with the General Manager of Advans Tunisia, Meriem Zine, to support small and medium-sized Tunisian businesses, particularly enterprises in the country’s interior regions. Through this Development Finance Corporation DFC-USAID program, women-owned and underserved …
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In Mahdia, Chargée d’Affaires a.i. Natasha Franceschi and USAID Tunisia Mission Director Scott Dobberstein visited Skila Tendance, a handicraft company specializing in producing silk scarves, and VIPA, an agribusiness that processes and packages healthy snack foods. In the governorate of Mahdia alone, the U.S. Embassy has assisted over 700 small and medium-sized enterprises leading to …
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While in Sousse Chargée d’Affaires a.i. Natasha Franceschi and USAID Tunisia Mission Director Scott Dobberstein met with co-founders Wael Ben Lamine and Oussama Ghazel at Xpert-Meca, an innovative startup specializing in industrial machinery design, manufacturing, and maintenance and their team of young engineers. Thanks to U.S. Government support through USAID, the startup was able to …
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Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi visited MONTAPI , a woman-owned carpet manufacturer in Beja led by CEO Jalila Jlouli and her team. Through USAID, the United States has helped Montapi, along with 1,488 other SMEs in Beja, to develop their online sales platforms and technical capabilities as part of our continued commitment to creating new …
Read More» While in El Kef this week, Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi visited olive-wood workshop and factory Oliva Wood. CEO Bechir Ben Saied and his team took the Chargée on a tour to see how U.S. assistance, through USAID, has helped diversify the business’s products and expand the company’s access to international markets. Thanks to this …
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In El Kef, youth are engaged and passionate about their community! A dynamic group of youth met with Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi during her visit to the Mohamed Gammoudi Youth Center that was renovated by USAID to serve as a multi-purpose space for dance, theater, sports, and photography clubs. Through USAID’s Ma3an Tunisia program, we are proud …
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We are invested in Tunisia’s growth as an international tourist destination – and festivals are a dynamic component of cultural tourism! Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Erica Thibault met with Tunisian representatives from the Ministries of Tourism and Culture and the private sector who will be participating in the Smithsonian FolkLife Festival in Washington D.C. …
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Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi visited Coopérative Lella Kmar الشركة التعاونية المركزية للا قمر البية , a 250-member women’s cooperative that cultivates and transforms traditional Tunisian grains into artisanal Tunisian food products. The Chargée met with founder Layla Mhimdi and her team to learn how USAID has helped the cooperative expand operations and increase production of semolina and couscous. The United States is committed to …
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Who doesn’t love Tunisian dates? Tunisia is the world’s largest exporter of dates thanks to companies like @JektisAgro in Zarzis. Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi visited founder Mohamed Tahar Jaziri and his team to see how U.S. assistance has helped diversify products and contributed to the creation of new jobs. To date, we’ve invested nearly …
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During her trip to Zarzis, Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi toured the commercial port, Gare Maritime Zarzis, where she highlighted the port’s potential as a critical gateway for Tunisia’s exports. She later stopped by Société El Bahhar, a commercial seafood company, and met with the founder, Ali Agrebi, a visionary who is contributing to Tunisia’s standing …
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While in Djerba, Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi visited CoZi , the first coworking space in southern Tunisia, where she met with CEO Mohamed Ben Ghazi and a group of young Tunisian entrepreneurs, freelancers, and start-ups. The United States, through USAID, has helped Ghazi and his team expand CoZi as an incubation and acceleration hub for aspiring …
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Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi met with the Governor of Medenine, Said Ben Zayed, as part of her visit to the region. During the meeting, Chargée Franceschi discussed with the Governor U.S. programs throughout the region aimed at providing employment and training opportunities in support of Tunisia’s economic development and prosperity. In Medenine, the United …
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Chargée d’Affaires Natasha Franceschi met with Minister of Tourism Mohamed Moez Belhassine today to discuss the importance of Tunisia’s tourism and handicraft sectors in fostering sustainable economic growth in communities across Tunisia. Through USAID’s newly launched $50 million “Visit Tunisia” project, the U.S. government is partnering with Tunisia’s tourism sector to, create 15,000 new sustainable …
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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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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 …
Read More» 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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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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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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Ambassador Blome recently traveled to Haouria to meet with the team at Royal Plants, a small business that benefited from U.S. government assistance through USAID’s JOBS program. Royal Plants is doing its part to help Tunisia’s economy rebound and create new jobs by expanding production and improving the quality of seedlings sold to Tunisian farmers …
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Read More» Good evening, everyone. It is my pleasure to join you tonight to officially kick-off the OSTX National Competition, organized jointly by Open Start-Up Tunisia and Columbia University in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. I’d like to acknowledge our partners including Houda Ghozzi, founder of Open Start-up Tunisia, Dario Vasquez representing Columbia University and …
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U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome joined the Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts Mr. Mohamed Moez Belhassine today at the Sbeitla archeological site in Kasserine to launch the $50 million Visit Tunisia project funded by the U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Visit Tunisia is a five-year project designed to help Tunisia’s …
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Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, Erica Thibault joined the Mayor of Tunis, Souad Abderrahim, to inaugurate the USAID-funded Femme Medina program. This $500,000 USD initiative will support 11 activities in the Medina, Bab Souika, Sidi El Béchir, and Bab Bhar districts, implemented in partnership with the Office of the Mayor of Tunis. Through Femme Medina, …
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The United States is committed to supporting Tunisia’s businesses and economic growth. Ambassador Donald Blome visited small businesses in Tabarka and Beja where he met with Tunisian entrepreneurs and oversaw how USAID grants and technical assistance are helping these businesses mitigate the pandemic’s long-term economic effects. The United States is providing $70 million to more than …
Read More» Tunis, September 13, 2021 –The United States delivered today 187,960 additional doses of the Pfizer vaccine to Tunisia through the COVAX mechanism, bringing the total U.S. donated vaccines to Tunisia to almost two million vaccines since July 2021. These vaccines are part of our ongoing partnership with the people of Tunisia to defeat this devastating pandemic and reflect the strength of the …
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Tunis, September 10, 2021 – Keeping to our commitment of leading the global fight against COVID-19, the United States is delivering 687,960 additional doses of the Pfizer vaccine to Tunisia through the COVAX mechanism. The first tranche of the vaccines, constituting of almost 500,000 doses arrived in Tunisia today, to be followed by the remaining doses on Monday, …
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Ambassador Blome joined Minister of Education Fethi Sellaouti at the Zoubaier Turki College in Laaouina today to celebrate the donation of hygiene and cleaning supplies through UNICEF to all schools across Tunisia. These supplies will help keep children healthy and ready to learn. This $5.7 million project is part of the U.S. government’s COVID-related support …
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Ambassador Donald Blome joined Acting Minister of Youth and Sports and Professional Integration, Sihem Ayadi, Governor of Tunis, Chedly Bouallegue, and Mayor of Le Kram, Fathi Layouni to inaugurate the newly refurbished Youth Center in Le Kram. USAID funded the modernization of this space to provide the youth of Le Kram with more recreational activities …
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The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is donating to the Government of Tunisia $4 million of critical laboratory and case management equipment that will increase the capacity of hospitals across Tunisia in responding to COVID-19. Working in partnership with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), the U.S. Government …
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Tunis, Brussels, 2 December 2020 – Cities Alliance and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will launch the Women of the City (Femmedina) initiative, supported by the United States Agency for International Development with an amount of $500,000. The initiative is implemented in cooperation with the Municipality of Tunis to rethink how public …
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Tunis, October 20, 2020 The United States government, through the U.S. International Development Agency (USAID), is partnering with leading microenterprise institutions Baobab Tunisie and Advans Tunisie to provide financing to more than 13,000 Tunisian micro and small enterprises and women-owned businesses in underserved regions across Tunisia. USAID Tunisia JOBS, in partnership with Boabab and Advans …
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The U.S. Government, through a USAID-UNICEF partnership, presented the Tunisian Ministry of Health today with the first 25,000 of 100,000 COVID-19 test kits to increase the Ministry’s ability to conduct tests to contain the spread of the pandemic. When the pandemic reached Tunisia last March, the U.S. Government through USAID, committed $25 million to support the …
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Dr. Faouzi El Mehdi, Minister of Health, Ms. Marilena Viviani, Country Representative & UN Resident Representative, colleagues, and guests. Good morning. It is my great honor and pleasure to be with you today. When the pandemic reached Tunisia last March, the U.S. Government through USAID, committed $25 million to support the Government of Tunisia’s immediate …
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Created in 2010, Consomed is a manufacturing company specialized in developing and producing single-use personal protective equipment and sterile surgical linens for the healthcare sector. The company is based in Kairouan and collaborates with healthcare practitioners to ensure that its devices and equipment provide the maximum level of protection. Consomed has CE, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 …
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Oumaima Dhahri, a youth participant in the USAID – US Agency for International Development sponsored Ma3an Tunisia project, decided to put her abilities to use to help her country’s response to the spread of COVID19. Wanting to help keep Tunisians safe and reduce the shortage of medical equipment across the country, Oumaima from Sidi Bouzid, volunteered …
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The US Government’s USAID/Fiscal Reform for a Strong Tunisia (FIRST) program has directed $800,000 towards supporting the Ministry of Finance’s e-filing and e-payment system, to respond to new demands caused by COVID-19.
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The US Government’s USAID/Fiscal Reform for a Strong Tunisia (FIRST) program has helped the Ministry of Finance with modeling, forecasting and analysis of the economic impact of COVID19. Preparing for the future requires accurate information.
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The US Government’s USAID/Fiscal Reform for a Strong Tunisia (FIRST) program has installed secure software for secure data communication for 25 senior officials of the Ministry of Finance, so that public finance functions can continue during this time of crisis.
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The US Government’s USAID/Fiscal Reform for a Strong Tunisia (FIRST) program has installed a secure webcasting system at the Ministry of Finance, allowing it to virtually connect 13 regional offices throughout Tunisia.
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The US Government’s USAID Tunisia Jobs, Opportunity, and Business Success (Tunisia JOBS) program is redirecting $3 million (about 9 million dinars) to help small and medium enterprises that provide essential services to combat the pandemic.
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The US Government’s USAID Tunisia Jobs, Opportunity, and Business Success (Tunisia JOBS) program is supporting healthcare firms in producing essential goods and services.
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The US Government’s USAID Tunisia Jobs, Opportunity, and Business Success (Tunisia JOBS) program supports the 700 million dinar Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC.tn) equity fund to mitigate the economic impact of the health crisis.
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In coordination with the Ministry of Local Affairs, the US Government is buying sanitation kits for municipal trash collectors and janitors in 151 of Tunisia’s 350 municipalities (nearly half of all municipalities in Tunisia) through its local governance USAID program TADEEM – Tunisia Accountability, Decentralization, and Effective Municipalities. Five other donors (France, Switzerland, EU, UNDP, …
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In an April 14 call, Ambassador Blome and Tunisia’s Minister of Finance, Mohamed Nizar Yaiche, discussed the latest disbursement of IMF funds and the government’s efforts to support the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ambassador Blome assured the Minister that the United States is ready to consider all options to support Tunisia during this difficult …
Read More» For Immediate Release April 03, 2020 TUNIS – The United States Government has committed $600,000 (approximately 1.7 million dinars) to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Tunisia from the Emergency Reserve Fund for Contagious Infectious Diseases at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The United States is providing these funds to the World Health …
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USAID Administrator Mark Green Meets the President of the Republic, Kais Saaied On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, the President of the Republic, Kais Saied, received the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Mark Green. Mr. Green was on a working visit to Tunisia from February 16 to 18 as part of …
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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) 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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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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December 4-5, 2019 Ambassador Blome visited the Governor of Jendouba, Mr. Ali Marmouri, as well as the Mayor and other Tunisian government representatives of the region. This was followed by a press conference, in which he stressed that the U.S. is seeking to develop bilateral cooperation and boost the regional partnership in several sectors, especially …
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Southern Tunisia is renowned for its dunes, palm oases and – most notably – its delicious dates. With the support of USAID Mashrou3i, agripreneurs like Mohamed Tahar Jaziri are finding innovative ways to process and add value to this important local product. Launched in April 2019, Jektis Agro offers a variety of date derivatives mainly …
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Founded in 2000, CGS 3D (Computerized Generated Solution) is a Tunisian leader in producing 3D animated films. The company took off with the creation of the first Tunisian 3D TV series (Tunis2050). After this success and being able to offer high quality products at low production costs, CGS 3D began working with international partners. They …
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Tozeur – 11 September 2019 In partnership with the Regional Business Center, USAID Mashrou3i organized a ceremony in Tozeur to celebrate the successful launch of 8 start-ups and the creation of around 140 new jobs in the region. The Mashrou3i Start Up Day, held at the Palm Beach hotel in Tozeur, brought together the Governor …
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Ambassador Blome’s Remarks at Launch of Tunisia OECD Competition Assessment Report Tunis, September 18, 2019 Ladies and gentlemen, good morning! Sabaah – El – Kheer! It is a pleasure to be with you this morning at the launch of the OECD Competition Assessment Review for Tunisia. I would like to extend my gratitude to Minister …
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U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEDIA NOTE Joint Statement by the United States of America and the Republic of Tunisia U.S. SIGNS LANDMARK AGREEMENT WORTH UP TO ONE BILLION DINARS WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF TUNISIA August 28, 2019 The U.S. Government’s development agency, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a landmark five-year …
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Women in Tunisia, particularly rural women, face a number of challenges to civic and political participation. According to the National Institute of Statistics, 65 percent of Tunisian women living in rural areas drop out of school at an early age, contributing to an illiteracy rate of over 30 percent within this population. Illiteracy, along with …
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Abaya – a robe-like dress worn by some Muslim women – is typically imported by Tunisia from the Middle East. While researching online, Sabrine Hammami realized that she could match the price of these suppliers but offer better quality and customized designs. Through paid advertising on social media, Sabrine was already raising awareness of her …
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August 2, 2019 – U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Tunisia organized a visit of Tunisian international basketball player Salah Mejri to the Douar Hicher indoor sports hall to meet and support a group of youth and associations active in sports from the regions of Douar Hicher, Sousse and Jendouba. This visit was organized …
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Protecting the environment is a global priority and is as urgent in Tunisia as it is anywhere else in the world. Economic growth has at times been detrimental to the fragile natural environment and there is a rising call for a new mindset to help mitigate climate change. In 2014, Tunisia became one in a …
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The municipal council of Mareth is the first newly elected council to receive training on the inclusion of people with disabilities in local affairs, and the mainstreaming of disability access in municipal projects. With the support of TADAEEM’s grants program, the “Association Culture Alternative,” in partnership with Mareth Municipality, works on facilitating the involvement of …
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April 23, 2019 Working with 33 municipalities nationwide, the Tunisia Accountability, Decentralization, and Effective Municipalities (TADAEEM) project has prioritized services in 31 municipalities and implemented data collection in approximately half. Most partner municipalities chose to focus on solid waste management, public lighting or roads. TADAEEM held its first regional workshops in Mahdia on April …
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Minister Chalghoum, I want to thank the Tunisian government, your colleagues here at the Ministry of Finance, and you personally for your assistance in finalizing this important agreement between our two countries. I am delighted to be here today to sign the agreement on behalf of my government. I look forward to seeing it entered …
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On April 16-18, 2019, Ambassador Blome visited Tozeur and Kibili, which he identified as important regions to demonstrate U.S. economic development and diplomacy support. On the trip, he visited a number of beneficiaries of U.S. assistance, including the Kibili Municipality, a date farm, and a public school. He also spoke to citizens of the region …
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Hope in the forecast: Connecting Youth to Job Opportunities! USAID Tunisia JOBS and the University of Jendouba 4C (Center for Career Development and Certification) organized a Job Fair for the Northwest on April 4th in Jendouba. Economic activity in Jendouba is geographically spread out. Job seekers have a difficult time finding opportunities that are available, …
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Kebili residents of different ages, genders, and backgrounds celebrated the inauguration of El Mansoura park on March 10. Until recently, the park was an informal dumpsite but was transformed into a public green space by a group of volunteers from Kebili Municipality, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and regular citizens. Now children and families have a …
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FIRST trains the General Direction for Resources and Equilibrium (DGRE) in using the Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model. FIRST project is supporting the Tunisian Ministry of Finance (MoF) in enhancing its capacity to develop and deliver tax policy and other fiscal reforms. As such, the project has been training the MoF’s DGRE staff in using …
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USAID’S FISCAL REFORM FOR A STRONG TUNISIA (FIRST) supports the Ministry of Finance (MOf) in MODERNIZING ITS TAX ADMINISTRATION FIRST is providing support to the CIMF in its efforts to build an integrated tax information and payment collection system, thus enabling the rollout of e-services to improve the efficiency and transparency of tax administration and …
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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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Good morning and Welcome to everyone صباح الخير ومرحبا بكم جميعا I am very pleased to be here today. As you all know, I am pretty new around here/I have just started working in Tunis, but I’ve already heard quite a bit lot about the Sharekna project. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to see …
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Ambassador Remarks at the Women Entrepreneurship Forum March 6, 2019 at the Movenpick Hotel in Gammarth Minister Ounissi, distinguished and honored guests, good morning. It is a pleasure to be with you today to celebrate your success. صباحَ الْخير السيّدة سيّدة الونيسي وزيرةْ التَكْوِين المِهْنِي والتَّشْغِيل؛ حَضَرَات الضُّيوف الْكِرام؛ سعيدٌ أنْ أَكُونَ بَيْنَكم اليوم لِلْاِحْتِفال …
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The USAID Funded TADAEEM project supported Tunisia’s national strategy launch on construction waste management by providing support to the Ministry of Local Affairs and Environment (MALE) and partner municipalities during the Megara international conference held in Tunis on October 25-26, 2018. The Megara conference drew a large group representing Tunisian, other African and European municipalities. …
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Between March and May 2017, thirty Youth Mappers* from El Kef spoke with 525 other young people about their challenges, their needs, and the opportunities for them in their community. These conversations highlighted local youth’s awareness of their marginalized situation and lack of available opportunities for them to participate in sports and cultural activities. To …
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One Youth Mapper’s experience highlights how the USAID-funded Sharekna Project is working with young people and communities in Tunisia. Sodki, a job-seeking graduate from Souk Jedid, joined the USAID-funded Sharekna project as a Youth Mapper* in January 2018. He had seen the opportunity posted by local partner – Association des Ressources Naturelles et de Développement …
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During Sharekna’s Community Youth Mapping process, a youth-led data collection and analysis process, young people from Cité Ettadhamen shared that they felt frustrated due to a lack of opportunities in their community, especially related to sports. Those activities that were available lacked basic materials and infrastructure, which resulted in a lack of commitment in young …
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There are over 240,000 persons in Tunisia with disabilities. In 2008, Tunisia ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, requiring the State to provide public information in accessible formats. However, TADAEEM’s Annual Investment Plan (PAI) municipal awareness campaigns were not reaching all Tunisians until the implementation of two groundbreaking initiatives. The project …
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Mr. Mongi Khaldi is the official in charge of the municipal park in Kebili. He had been looking forward to retirement, now he is excited to be part of the team working to improve solid waste management in his municipality. Mr. Khaldi first encountered the TADAEEM project during the municipal staff training in May 2018, …
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Two local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) were awarded grants to promote the inclusion of marginalized groups in the decision-making process in four municipalities. The CSO Tounissiet will implement a 12-month project to support women’s political participation at local levels. Tounissiyet will mobilize communities in the municipalities of Gabes, Mareth, and Ghannouche to advocate for the …
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Nine municipalities have adopted the Service Delivery Improvement Programs (SDIPs) developed by TADAEEM experts in consultation with the Ministry of Local Affairs and Environment. The SDIPs identify problem areas and a set of recommended interventions to address identified issues. TADAEEM carried out diagnostics in four domains for each prioritized service touching upon national policies, back …
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Entering professional life for Slim Essid has not been easy. After graduating from high school in Economics and Management in 2003, he started studying at the Rades Institute for Higher Technological Studies (ISET) which he gave up to become a seller of handicrafts in the city of Medenine. In 2007, he embarked on other professional …
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Gabes, in Southern Tunisia, is a region renowned for its traditional production of dates. Rym Belgueyed, saw an opportunity in turning the waste from these date palm plantations into a blooming business. Before coming up with the idea for Eco Palm, Rym had experienced something many successful entrepreneurs have experienced: failure. After studying Chemistry, she launched an essential oils extraction business which …
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USAID Mashrou3i Success Story – Imane is making her mark on Tunisia’s booming handicrafts sector! Inside a small warehouse in Ben Guerdane, a coastal town near the Libyan border, Imane Sayari is busy sorting an array of brightly colored pottery bowls and cups. The young entrepreneur who launched her handicraft business, Tendance Céramique, in 2017 …
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Abdelmagid Rakkaz has just moved his plastic pipe business, Plasta, into a workshop on the outskirts of Tataouine. He proudly unrolls the new stock of plastic piping and carefully prepares the winding of the pipes, the centering and finally the labelling before delivering the order to one of his first customers. Abdelmagid enthusiastically reflects on …
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On the outskirts of Kairouan, where cattle farms and olive groves pepper the landscape, Olfa is busy addressing a box filled with her soap and cosmetic products to be shipped to Qatar. A few years ago, the world of cosmetics was only a dream for her. So, when she got the chance to export her …
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AMBASSADOR’S REMARKS AT USAID – TADAEEM PROJECT CONFERENCE ON LOCAL GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE DELIVERY Good morning, Minister Riadh al Mouakhar, Governors, mayors, and ladies and gentlemen, صباح الخير سيدي الوزير رياض المؤخر، السادة الوُلّاة، ورؤساء ورئيسات البلديات، السيدات والسادة، Thank you all for attending this important event to advance local government’s direct connection to …
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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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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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Locating and exploring groundwater resources for irrigation and household use is a complex process, but 34 year old Mohamed from Gabes has turned this into a successful business. At 34 years old and despite the difficulties he has encountered, Mohamed Ibrahim successfully launched “IDROLOG”, a company specialized in coring and hydraulic prospecting that employs 4 …
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At 27, Ismael Zayed has already established his reputation as a farmer in Gafsa, a region in central Tunisia where farming is a family tradition handed down from generation to generation. After graduating in Experimental Sciences in 2009 and Applied Geomatics in 2012, it would have been a natural next step for Ismael to move …
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Mashrou3i, a project implemented by UNIDO with support from USAID, the Italian Cooperation and the HP Foundation, works with partners in each of the project’s 14 target regions. In Kebili, in the South of Tunisia, Mashrou3i works together with the region’s Business Center to raise awareness of the project among aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. The …
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In 2017 at 29 years old, Amina Zaoui launched an artisanal soap and natural cosmetics business in Tozeur. After graduating in Medical Bio-technology in 2014, Amina chose to start her professional journey working in an agricultural project design office as a personal assistant. This experience enabled her to forge basics in entrepreneurship but remained far …
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At only 27 years old, Abdelhamid Baira launched a packaging production unit and a digital and offset printing service in his hometown of Tozeur. In 2013, Abdelhamid gained a Businesses Administration and Management degree in Tozeur and then decided to move to Tunis to strengthen his skills. The same year, he started a Master’s degree …
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PRESS RELEASE : Joint Program: Ministry Of Finance / United States Agency For International Development (USAID) TUNIS, March 9, 2018 As part of the Ministry of Finance’s efforts to develop and modernize its tax administration system, an event was organized to announce the launching of the three-year- joint project between the Ministry and USAID. This project aims at …
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The Ministry of Finance recognizes the importance of facilitating the process of filing taxes for medium and small companies in a fast, transparent and efficient manner through promoting the use of Electronic Tax Filing “Téléliquidation” nationwide. Accordingly, the Ministry of Finance, with support from the USAID-funded Fiscal Reform for a Strong Tunisia (FIRST) project, is conducting …
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In its efforts to put in place a transparent, fair and inclusive tax administration system, the Ministry of Finance, with support from the USAID-funded Fiscal Reform For A Strong Tunisia (FIRST) project, led a training on March 5th and 6th, 2018 on the implementation of a Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool (TADAT), which is a …
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Entering professional life for Slim Essid has not been easy. After graduating from high school in Economics and Management in 2003, he started studying at the Rades Institute for Higher Technological Studies (ISET) which he gave up to become a seller of handicrafts in the city of Medenine. In 2007, he embarked on other professional projects. 5 years of instability followed during which …
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Located in the central west of Tunisia, Sidi Bouzid is a region with a productive agricultural sector, but despite its wealth, employment opportunities for young people in industry and services remain very limited, especially for women. Raja Hamdi became the Managing Director of the Sidi Bouzid Business Center in 2014. The organization is focused on entrepreneurship development and sustainability through assistance and …
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At 37 years old, Ines Mohdhi launched her own business in 2017, a service unit dedicated to the cleaning and environmental management of Kairouan, which eventually will contribute to the creation of 8 permanent jobs. After graduating from high school, Ines got married and started a family. Alongside raising her children, she continued her studies in Kairouan and obtained a Master’s Degree …
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Despite not having the chance to finish high school, Ibticem Boujezza is a very ambitious 32-year-old woman who has been active in civil society for many years. Through her involvement in women’s rights associations, she learned to assert herself and developed skills in handicraft, marketing, hairdressing and beauty. Today, Ibticem is proud to have launched her own hairdressing and beauty salon in …
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Anis Hamrouni is the Director of Studies and Internships at the Institute for Higher Technological Studies (ISET) in Kairouan. Due to his personal enthusiasm and interest in the Mashrou3i project, ISET Kairouan became the first and largest academic partner to join the entrepreneurship program implemented by UNIDO and funded by USAID, the Italian Cooperation and the HP Foundation. “My experience with Mashrou3i …
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On February 8, 2018, the USAID funded Tunisia Accountability, Decentralization, and Effective Municipalities (TADAEEM) Project and the Ministry of Local Affairs and Environment (MALE) signed a Memorandum of Implementation for cooperation and coordination of activities in the framework of the TADAEEM Project. This Memorandum supports the decentralization process and aims to improve the quality of …
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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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Abbes Ksiksi graduated as a mechanical engineer from the National Engineering School of Tunis (ENIT) when he was 23 years old. In 2015, after a few years working for multinational manufacturers of motors for roller shutters and car wiring, he was ready for a new challenge and resigned to devote himself to the field he …
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In 2015, Zina launched her small business, “Arjouan”, a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) engraving and cutting workshop that offers customized decoration articles and tailor-made furniture to its customers. Based in the city center of Sidi Bouzid, Zina produces numerous items for local people and wholesalers and wishes to develop her market outside the governorate, in …
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Shams Technology was created in 2013 and manufactures photovoltaic solar panels in the underdeveloped governate of Kairouan. Shams invested in cutting-edge assembly lines, however the company soon realized they were unable to find and recruit a qualified workforce. “Hiring isn’t an easy process,” explained Medji Kilani, CEO of Shams Technology, “It is complicated. As a …
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Leoni is a wiring system and cable technology company located in Messaadine, Sousse. Leoni originally approached BRCP for recruitment assistance. “We’re planning to hire around a hundred people with the collaboration of BRCP. We approached BRCP to help us organize recruitment in the regions, in the South, the North, and even here in Sousse,” explained …
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Lyemna Lassouadi has worked in the handicraft sector for more than twenty years. She is from the underdeveloped Kasserine governorate, an area suffering from high levels of unemployment, especially among women. “First I started working in my house,” said Lyemna, “I made some special things that were unique. So, I had this idea to make …
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Abir Mansouri graduated from the Higher Institute of Technology of Gabes (ISET Gabes) in June, 2015 with a major in financial accounting. She is one of many students who have benefited from the 4Cs, created and supported by the Business Reform and Competitiveness Project (BRCP). In partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific …
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Founded in 2015, La Badira is a luxury hotel offering the highest quality of service. As Tunisia’s tourism industry plunged into crisis following the terrorist attacks in 2015, many hotels in the Hammamet region where La Badira is located, closed their doors. La Badira management made the decision to stay open year-round, targeting local customers …
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Jamotex is a textile company created in 2013 in the underdeveloped region of Kasserine, in West Central Tunisia. “Initially, the idea was mine,” says Mohamed Mnasri, “My wife has a university degree, so we were able to get a loan and we started to work together.” Jamotex worked as a subcontractor for a single apparel …
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Founded in 1985 in the governorate of Sidi Bouzid, Sicad Coala manufactures heating, ventilation and air conditioning products. In addition to local markets, the company targets regional export markets in Algeria and Libya, where it faces strong competition. BRCP and Sicad Coala jointly designed a technical collaboration effort to help the company improve productivity while …
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Limam Hermassi founded his small handicraft company over ten years ago, in the Feriana region in the economically disadvantaged Kasserine governorate. His specialty is Berber carpets, and Mr Hermassi is passionate about his work. “We make artisan products,” he said, “the word ‘art’ is already there. Handmade crafts need patience and love. We should love what …
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Achref is originally from Tataouine, but moved to Tunis to study Electromechanical Engineering. After graduating in 2009 he worked in the private sector in the capital city. In 2012, he returned to his hometown and began to work on a feasibility study for ‘Hasna Petrolum Services’ with a focus on the treatment of drilling mud …
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One of the beneficiaries of this program, Zaineb Ben Belgacem from Gafsa. In early 2017, at only 24 years old, Zaineb launched her first company in Gafsa. “Carbotech” is an ambitious business specialized in coal design and manufacturing, which already provides employment to ten people, including qualified employees for the administration and workers trained in …
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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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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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Ambassador Daniel Rubinstein and Mr. Glenn Rogers, USAID-Tunisia Representative, attended a graduation ceremony at the Center for Entrepreneurship and Executive Development (CEED), a Tunisian NGO that specializes in assisting young entrepreneurs. 16 entrepreneurs graduated from its Go to Market and Grow programs. The ceremony was also attended by several prominent individuals: Mr. Slim Chaker, Minister …
Read More» I am delighted to be here today and I would like to thank our host, Mr. Adel Khalifa, for his warm welcome. Thanks to assistance from USAID and its partners, small and medium- size companies across Tunisia are working to develop and implement ambitious business plans that will attract investment and spark the creation of …
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On September 28, 2016, American Ambassador Daniel Rubinstein travelled to Kssour Essaf in Mahdia Governorate to highlight the United States Government’s commitment to supporting inclusive economic growth, competitiveness, and job creation throughout Tunisia. While in Mahdia, the Ambassador attended a ceremony marking the signing of a partnership agreement between the Tunisian American Enterprise Fund (TAEF) and the Société Tunisienne de Traitement …
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On February 3, U.S. Ambassador Daniel Rubinstein visited Marion Confection, a textile manufacturer in Ksar Said. With assistance from USAID , Marion Confection is creating new jobs for the residents of Ksar Said and expanding the company’s exports.
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As the second US-Tunisia Strategic Dialogue got underway in Tunis, senior U.S. and Tunisian government officials met on November 12th with representatives of Tunisian civil society in a dialogue hosted by the NGO Search for Common Ground. Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Tom Malinowski and USAID Assistant Administrator for the …
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The Information Resource Center organized its second “Meet a Diplomat” event featuring USAID Senior Development Advisor Kay Freeman. A diverse group of researchers, students and professionals came to hear Ms. Freeman discuss 35 years of partnership between Tunisia and USAID. Ms. Freeman traced the history of USAID in Tunisia since the sixties and outlined how …
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As the academic year comes to an end, Career Development Centers (CDCs) supported by the #USAID Tunisia’s Business Reform and Competitiveness Project (BRCP) are undertaking activities to assist graduating students to find jobs. This week the CDCs at Higher Education Technical Institutes (ISETs) in Rades, Zaghouan, and Nabeul held Career Days. Keejob, a major web-based …
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If you have ever considered using a Career Development Center (CDC), located in one of nine universities throughout the country, you might be happy to know that its highly trained staff just received a specialized course on using the Microsoft Tounes Ta3mal Website. That means when students visit the center, counselors can work with them …
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Assisting the youth of Tunisia to find jobs is an ongoing mission of the USAID Business Reform and Competitiveness project. In addition to the job fairs it has been sponsoring, the USAID project is working closely with Centers for Career Development (CDC) at targeted universities throughout the country. Most recently, the team visited Jendouba University, …
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Do you listen to the radio station Express FM in #Tunisia? If you are looking for a job, you might find helpful advice through the Express FM radio show “Carriere” (Career). The USAID Business Reform and Competitiveness Project has teamed up with the daily, 30-minute show to offer listeners information once a week on some …
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USAID’s Business Reform and Competitiveness project (USAID BRCP) provides technical support to small and medium enterprise to facilitate economic growth in Tunisia. Recently, it worked with ENDA, Tunisia’s largest microenterprise organization, to enable its members to qualify for credit and help with their business needs. Oftentimes, it is difficult for women to enter the formal …
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Tunisia has tremendous competitiveness potential and a well-educated workforce. At the same time it continues to experi-ence high unemployment. The USAID Business Reform & Competitiveness Project in Tunisia is addressing this challenge through a series of job fairs nationwide, connecting workers to potential jobs and creating a bridge between employers and jobseekers. The project provides …
Read More» Today, the Government of Tunisia closed on its offering of a $500 million sovereign bond issuance guaranteed by the United States of America, acting through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). As President Obama noted during the April 2014 visit of Tunisian Prime Minister Joma’a to Washington, this loan guarantee is only one part …
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