Author: Elena Cooke
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Newsletter June 2019
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Mashrou3i supported entrepreneurs prove environmental protection and economic growth go hand in hand
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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Newsletter May 2019
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This finance graduate saw a gap in the local market for traditional pastries
After several years studying Finance and a master’s degree in Management, Karima Omri struggled to get a job in finance, even though she was top of her class. At 32 years old, she made a 360 degree turn and decided to launch her own bakery. Today she is the proud owner of Dolce Gusto, a […]
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Monia turned her passion for graphic design into a digital printing business in Tozeur
While digital printing is in full swing in Tunis, it’s still early days for the sector in Tozeur, southwestern Tunisia. Aware of this business opportunity, Monia Jhimi launched Créapub, a digital printing company specialized in personalized gifts. After graduating in Graphic Design from Kairouan’s Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts, Monia knew that she wanted […]
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Malika’s natural cosmetics brand is tapping into eco-conscious customers
Consumers are increasingly motivated to be more environmentally conscious and are exercising their power and voice through the purchase of organic and eco-friendly products. Malika Ben Khalifa, a 27-year-old chemist from Kebili, is passionate about sustainability concerns and decided to apply her chemistry skills with the launch of MLK Nature, a natural cosmetics brand. With […]
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This artisan is bringing innovation to the carpentry sector in Tozeur
In a residential area of Tozeur, where many people live and various small shops can be found, we meet Majdi Khotbi. The artisan has launched a carpentry workshop that promotes date palms, a product well known in the region, and is turning the wood into innovative furniture. We quickly recognize Majdi’s passion for carpentry. “When […]
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Hassen Souie becomes the first professional to provide services in electrical maintenance in his hometown
Despite its phosphate mining sector, many young graduates struggle to find employment in the region of Gafsa. Aware of this challenge, Hassan Souie decided early on in his studies that he wanted to launch his own business. With support from the Mashrou3i project, the 26-year-old entrepreneur has established an electrical services company which provides electrical […]
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IMA DESIGN AND OASIS SERVICES DISCOVER INNOVATIVE WAYS TO RECYCLE PALM TREE WASTE
An idea, know-how and a dose of courage turn a region’s challenges into a source of value creation. Ahlem Chortani and Mohamed El Arbi saw an opportunity in the valorization of palm by-products and created their businesses in southwestern Tunisia, thanks to the support of Mashrou3i. Renowned for the production of dates, the region’s main […]
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Newsletter April 2019