The MEPI funded FinTech Catalyst project helps Tunisian startups address the fintech needs of local corporations through targeted training, mentoring and coaching. Thanks to the project, the participants adapted their solutions to help Tunisians and corporate partners mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through technological innovation. Dqlick: Dqlick developed an online health benefits platform that automates insurance reimbursements for policyholders and insurance companies. By digitizing the insurance reimbursement process, this technology mitigates the impact of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 July, 2021 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
The MEPI funded FinTech Catalyst project helps Tunisian startups address the fintech needs of local corporations through targeted training, mentoring and coaching. Implemented by the Small Enterprise Assistance Funds (SEAF), in partnership with CEED Tunisia, the project works with Tunisian corporate partners to identify their fintech needs and then selects Tunisian startups with the potential to address those needs. Thus far, four selected startups have created 11 innovative fintech solutions, which have been purchased by the project’s local ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 July, 2021 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Ambassador Remarks Good morning. I am delighted to be in Takelsa today to support hard-working Tunisian farmers from across the country. I would like to thank Acting Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries Mohamed Fadhel Kraim and AVFA for their partnership in implementing the embassy’s five-million-dollar FARMER program. The Takelsa Center is an impressive example of farmers and small businesses working ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, Press Releases | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
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
U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome joined the Minister of Health Faouzi Mehdi today for the launch of the $5 million USD SAHA project. In partnership with CIPE, the SAHA project supports the Ministry’s efforts to improve the management of public hospitals, strengthen the pharmaceutical supply chain and provide training opportunities to Tunisian health professionals across the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance, Speeches | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome joined the Minister Education, Fethi Sellaouti, the President of the Independent High Authority for Elections, Nabil Baffoun, and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) during a ceremony to celebrate the “Democracy Awakening Toolkit” that IFES produced as part of the U.S. Embassy-funded project. “The Democracy Awakening Toolkit” was produced and distributed throughout primary, preparatory and secondary schools in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
The Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC), Redstart Tunisia, a newly-launched business incubator, and Damya, a network of female angel investors, signed an agreement to create an investment group to catalyze capital funds for high-growth small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the interior regions of Tunisia. Under the agreement, FSVC will provide technical and operational support to help structure the investment group, recruit prospective investors, and build ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
In September 2020, the Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC), in partnership with the Chambers of Commerce (CoC) of Beja, Gabes and Gafsa, selected 30 businesses to benefit from a U.S. Embassy funded small grants program. The program helps businesses to improve sales and recover from losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In December 2020, FSVC and the Beja CoC reported that two businesses in El Kef were ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 February, 2021 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
On January 27, the Tunisian Accountability and Political Participation (TAPP) project successfully launched the first online platform designed to enhance communication between municipal councils, deputies and civil society. With support from the U.S. Embassy’s Assistance Unit, the “Eselni” digital platform has created a participatory space where citizens can debate, advocate, and voice concerns about issues ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance, Human Rights, News | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Chargé d’Affaires Gregory LoGerfo met with Minister of Health Faouzi Mehdi to reaffirm U.S. support for Tunisia’s efforts in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was followed by a donation ceremony of critical COVID-19 PPE equipment to hospitals in Ben Guerdane and Remada, including thousands of locally procured protective suits, blouses, glasses, shoe covers, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 January, 2021 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome joined the Minister of Industry, Energy and Mines Salwa Sghayer in inaugurating Education for Employment (EFE)’s new office in Zarzis, Tunisia, which will help graduates from throughout the south launch their careers. As part of the ceremony, EFE signed new partnership agreements with key private sector and employment stakeholders including the Zarzis ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
As part of its intellectual property (IP) support for start-ups, the U.S. funded Promise project partnered with Montgomery Mcraken, a U.S. Based IP firm, to deliver training on patenting in the United States. The training focused on patenting processes, practices and regulations in the U.S. market. Tunisian start-ups ENOVA Robotics, Majesteye, Moove, Lifeeye and Qualifour, operating in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Mabrouka Athimni, president of the women cooperative GDA El Baraka, who, with the support of the U.S. funded Collaborative Action for Handicrafts Exports (ACEA) project, has successfully obtained the ECOCERT Organic Group certification. The ECOCERT certification represents a major breakthrough that will allow GDA El Baraka to export their products by completing their first export ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
As part of the U.S. Embassy’s Assistance Unit (AU) $5.6 million “Increasing Accountability in Tunisia” project in partnership with the National Center for States Courts (NCSC), the Ministry of Relations with Civil Society and the NCSC signed an agreement on December 15 to establish an electronic platform for civil society organizations (CSOs). This platform will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome joined the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Sfax, Ridha Fourati, the Director General, Ikram Makni, and a group of Sfaxian business owners during a webinar to discuss U.S. economic support and investment in Sfax and throughout Tunisia. The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has a long-standing partnership with the Sfax Chamber of Commerce aimed ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
On December 2nd, U.S Ambassador Donald Blome joined British Ambassador Edward Oakden, Minister of the Economy, Finance and Investment Promotion Ali Kooli and African Development Bank (AfDB) Director-General of North Africa, Muhammad Al-Azizi, , in a virtual meeting. The event was part of AfDB’s Souk At-Tanmia project to celebrate more than 80 entrepreneurs who won competitions to develop new technologies or ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, Press Releases | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
Within the framework of the U.S. funded Promise Tunisia project, Endeavor’s Scale-up program was launched on March 19 to support emerging Tunisian entrepreneurs. The program offered a combination of group and individual sessions to help entrepreneurs clarify their vision and strategy and strengthen their fundraising capabilities. During the five-month program, the entrepreneurs benefited from 46 hours of one-on-one mentoring and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 October, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Press Releases | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Joint Press Release U.S. Embassy in Tunis and the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries The United States Supports the Agriculture Industry through the Successful Implementation of the Training Center for Feed Manufacturing October 22, 2020 U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia, Donald Blome, and the Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries, Akissa Bahri, joined members of the Tunisian National Institute for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 October, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, Press Releases | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
As part of the MEPI Day of Service, MEPI Leadership for Development Fellowship (LDF) alumnus, Anis Mimech, organized a cleaning campaign of Lebna beach in the governorate of Nabeul. Anis and his10 volunteers also carried out an awareness campaign for the visitors of the beach to educate them on the importance of cleaning up after themselves and protecting the environment. This initiative is an effort to strengthen the culture of volunteering, and the spirit of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI, MEPI Alumin success Stories
In March 2020, the U.S. funded Collaborative Actions for Handicrafts Exports (ACEA) artisans were eagerly anticipating the opportunity to participate in the Handicraft Production Fair (Salon de la Création Artisanale). They were prepared to sell a wide range of Wiki Pam products featuring newly esigned attractive ackaging. Additionally, thanks to the training and coaching provided by ACEA, the artisans acquired the necessary set of business skills to sell their products at the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 July, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) alumna, Amira Marzouk is no stranger to active civic and political engagement. Her journey started in 2012, where she was elected as member of the Pan African Parliament and served as a member of the Human Rights Commission. Having acquired a rich international background from her law studies, she worked within the investigation committee in Sudan and South Sudan. Amira was the only woman ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 July, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI, MEPI Alumin success Stories
Following the Embassy’s efforts to respond to the economic challenges caused by COVID-19, the Political Section’s Assistance Unit, in collaboration with its partners FHI360, Education for Employment, the Financial Services Volunteer Corps, Action Positive, and Rawafed association, within their respective projects “Collaborative Actions for Handicrafts Exports”, “Supporting Job Creation for Young Tunisians from Marginalized Communities “, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
The US Embassy in Tunis Office has partnered with the Tunisian Ministry of Technology of Communication and Digital Transformation and Smart Capital, the Startup Tunisia operator, to raise awareness about the goals of the Start-up Act across Tunisia. The much-awaited Startup Act has been launched officially since 2019 and is offering a new and unique legal framework with a series ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
The Education for Employment (EFE) Foundation and its local Tunisian affiliate launched a national initiative “Sa7ti.tn,” as part of the national effort to combat COVID-19. Aimed at all hospital, medical and paramedical staff, www.sa7ti.tn is a free online training platform dedicated to the care of COVID-19 patients. This project, carried out in collaboration with the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
Because of the increased Gender-Based Violence reports during confinement, the Safety and Women’s Advancement (SAWA) program promptly responded to the Minister of Women Affairs’ request to support online coaching of Violence Against Women (VAW) hotline operators. SAWA organized individual and group coaching sessions with 17 hotline operators. The sessions covered practical topics such as stress ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
MEPI Leaders for Democracy (LDF) alumnus and Head of District of Sidi Mansour, Ahmed Missaoui, leveraged his leadership skills and network to unite different stakeholders in his district to perform a host of community service projects. Ahmed coordinated with local civil society organizations, municipality staff, and volunteering citizens to procure sterilization equipment and to conduct ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI, MEPI Alumin success Stories
2018 MEPI Student Leaders alumna, Nadia Assidi, collaborated with a group of young engineers from Kasserine to produce 150 3D printed face masks. With the support from the governor’s office, local citizens, and the local university of Kasserine, Nadia was able to acquire all the necessary equipment and access to 3D printers. Nadia and her ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI, MEPI Alumin success Stories
Within its MEPI funded project to support political parties in Tunisia, the International Republican Institute (IRI) organized in cooperation with the House Democracy Partnership a third virtual exchange between the U.S. Congress and Tunisian Members of Parliament. The session focused on crisis management and the role of legislators in addressing the challenges of COVID-19 in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Alumni Embassy Events, Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
A group of Tunisian youth from Sfax and Nabeul participating in the Assistance Unit funded Tunisian Accountability and Political Participation (TAPP) project, designed a chatbot application on Facebook Messenger. The chatbot contains all the general information related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, it provides advice to users, and answers the most frequently asked questions and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
The International Republican Institute held three online trainings under its MEPI Strengthening Trust & Accountability in Tunisia program on crisis communication. A group of young activists, representatives of local governments and political parties, as well as public health experts participated in those trainings and learnt how to use proper crisis communication strategies to support the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
MEPI-funded Nebni.tn project devoted its newsletter to benchmark and cover the safety practices that the municipalities of Medenine are adopting in light of the current crisis. The newsletter will serve as an informative tool to keep local citizens updated on new procedures and measures undertaken by their municipalities. It will also enable the citizens to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
During the MEPI Day of Service on April 4, Leaders for Democracy alumnus Wajdi Hamza launched Citizen-Gov initiative. Through this initiative, he hosted a Zoom call to advocate for solidarity in the face of a crisis, and to encourage people to give donations to the 1818 fund created by the Ministry of Health. Over 75 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
Good evening everyone; I am delighted to participate in this graduation ceremony, celebrating the 132 Tunisian youth who have been trained and placed in jobs through the U.S. embassy’s Education for Employment project. I would like to thank the Interim Minister of Vocational Training and Employment, Tawfik Rajhi, Maitre Donia Ellouz and the entire Education ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
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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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, USAID | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Good Morning Everyone, Sbe7 El Khir. I am delighted to be here with you today. Mabrouk on successful and transparent elections and good luck on the second round of the presidential elections. Tunisia’s success since the 2011 revolution continues to inspire people around the world. As a representative of the United States here in Tunisia, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 October, 2019 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Foreign Assistance Unit
September 27, 2019 Good evening everyone; I am delighted to participate in this special awards ceremony. I want to thank Minister of Industry Slim Feriani, the FHI360 team, and the distinguished winners of the PAM PACK Awards competition. The United States has been a strong supporter of Tunisia’s economic growth; in fact, a substantial portion ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, Speeches | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
On August 21, the Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) in the framework of its MEPI-funded project, led a workshop on the different technical aspects of successfully exporting handicrafts for 100 local small and medium enterprises focusing on the production of artisanal products. The exercise included guidance on design for a foreign market, interaction with professional ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 August, 2019 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
Thank you, Mr. President of the INLUCC and Mr. Governor. Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning and welcome. Thank you for inviting me to attend the inauguration of the regional office of the Anti-Corruption Authority (INLUCC) in the governorate of Medenine. This is the opening of the second of five offices that the Embassy is supporting in interior regions. The United States collaborates with Tunisia ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Chief of Staff Ferchichi, Director General Ben Halima, Representatives of partner organizations and artisans, Esteemed journalists, Hello and welcome. I am delighted to be here to participate in the signing of the partnership agreement between the ONAT and Family Health International (FHI) 360. I am also glad to be a part of this impressive Tunisian ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
The Assistance Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia awarded to the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) a grant to establish – in partnership with INAT, the Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture, the U.S. Soybean Export Council, and Iowa State University – the Center for Feed Manufacturing in Tunisia. This training facility will engage nutritionists and feed ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 March, 2019 | Topics: Agriculture, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
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: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
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: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
Are you an artisan? Are you looking to improve your strategy to export your handicraft products to the US? This practical guide will provide you the essential tools and principles you need for exporting your handicrafts products. the
practical guide to exporting Tunisian handicrafts to the United States is an initiative of the Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), funded by the U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI). ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 July, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
Minister Rekik, Director General Bin Halima, and representatives of partner organizations: hello and welcome. Thank you for inviting me to join you today and to participate in the signing of these three partnership agreements between the ONAT and FHI360, AmCham, and Creative Learning and its local partner, the International Institute for Human Development. Supporting the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 April, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
