In Zarzis, on the southeastern coast of Tunisia, the role of women has changed over the last few years. Faced with the country’s economic situation and the migration of many young men looking for a better future in other regions of the country or even in Europe, has highlighted the responsible and strong character of…

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As we enter Zeineb Hadj Ali’s digital agency, we are warmly welcomed by a dynamic all-female team into a large, colorful office. Located in downtown Gabes, Barsha Technology is in a happening neighborhood and an attractive spot for advertisers looking for experts in digital communication. Zeineb, a young woman in her 30s, founded Barsha Technology…

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In the stifling summer heat in downtown Kairouan you can hear the sound of a machine humming. Mahmoud, a young entrepreneur from the region, is busy finishing an order for one of his clients – some posters for a kindergarten. When you meet Mahmoud Ben Fraj, the founder of BM Print, he immediately captivates you…

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As you walk down the city of Bousalem’s High Street, many of the shops have bright, freshly printed signs encouraging customers to explore their wares. These signs have been proudly produced by Hamdi’s print shop, Crea Impression, that offers a range of advertising products and is winning new customers across the region. Hamdi’s story, however,…

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Amine Chebbi is the founder of Media World, a business offering graphic design and digital printing services in Dahmani, Kef. When you enter the town of Dahmani it is hard to imagine starting a media agency in an area like this, where most people depend on agriculture for their livelihood. However, for 29-year-old Amine Chebbi…

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The Fast Track final session and awards ceremony took place between 11th – 13th May at the Hotel Nour in Bizerte. It marked the end of a 3-week tour of regional coaching, during which 58 young entrepreneurs from 7 different regions (Kef, Jendouba, Béja, Siliana, Kasserine, Sidi Bouzid and Kairouan) were supported to turn their…

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Unemployment is a major challenge, particularly in Tunisia’s interior regions. However, there are many untapped opportunities in the agri-business sector, offering new hope for local-economic development and job creation. In this context, during April, 58 entrepreneurs from 7 different regions (Kef, Jendouba, Béja, Siliana, Kasserine, Sidi Bouzid and Kairouan) participated in Fast Track, a mentoring…

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Over the last decade, internet radio as a medium has grown enormously in popularity as listeners embrace newer, more portable playback devices and can tune into their favorite stations from anywhere in the world at their convenience. In 2017, Habiba launched El Manaret 12 FM, the first internet radio station targeting the youth of Kebilli…

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Wahib Hafnaoui never thought that with his diploma in hand – a degree in computer technology specialized in multimedia and development – that one year later, at twenty five years old, her would launch his own company, 3D IMPRESSA. The business offers the design and printing of models, prostheses, mechanical parts, moulds and prototypes in…

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