Mashrou3i presents at the 13th edition of the International Exhibition of Agricultural Investment and Technology, SIAT 2018 On October 10th 2018, the 13th edition of the International Exhibition of Agricultural Investment and Technology (SIAT 2018) was inaugurated by the Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries, Mr. Samir Taïeb, at the Kram Exhibition Center in…

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In 2017, Farhat Bennasr launched a manufacturing unit for wooden furniture in Faouar, a small village in the region of Kebili. After getting certified in carpentry at the Vocational Training School of Kebili in 2003, Farhat started his professional career as an employee for several different carpentry firms in Kebili, Gabes and Sfax. In 2016,…

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In August 2017, Mbarka launched Perla, a jewellery business in her hometown of Kebili. Mbarka’s incredible optimism and focus has enabled her to overcome the challenges life has thrown her way and to successfully transform her passion into her profession. “Making jewellery requires a lot of patience,” explained Mbarka. “I work on each individual piece…

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During July and August 2017, focus group workshops were held in each of the Mashrou3i project’s 14 target regions. The aim was to collect insights from young people (under 35 years old) to gain a better understanding of the needs of youth and their perception of economic opportunities in their region. The feedback and research…

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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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Invited by the Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII), Mashrou3i participated on December 15, in the Southern Regional Day “Wealth of Southern Tunisia: Opportunities and Challenges” organized for 6 governorates of southern Tunisia: Kebili, Tozeur, Gafsa, Gabes, Medenine, Tataouine. Nearly 350 participants, representatives of local institutions, start-ups and existing companies attended the…

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