Tunisia - Economic
U.S. North Africa Economic Partnership Humphrey Fellowships and Inter-University Links [Economic, Education] – This program brought accomplished, competitively selected mid-level professionals with a demonstrated commitment to public service from Tunisia to the U.S. for a year of study and professional experience in a variety of fields (including public policy analysis and administration, law and human rights, finance and banking, and educational planning). The program supported cooperation between U.S. colleges and universities and Tunisian post-secondary institutions.
Global Technology Network [Economic] – This program provided linkages, such as the development of a company database, so that Tunisian and American companies could pursue joint economic opportunities. The linkages supported investment, trade, and other business relationships between the U.S. and Tunisia.
Strengthening Women Entrepreneurs in Tunisia and Algeria [Economic] – By teaming with local partners, ISED Solutions is providing business technical assistance, business training, mentoring, access to business resources, and is facilitating a network of women business owners. This project has established a model women's business development center (WBAC) in Tunisia and is planning the establishment of a second WBAC in Algeria.
Developing a Regional “Family Enterprise Center” and A Seminar on the Management of Family Business [Economic] – in line with its mission of contributing to the development of sound and sustainable companies and to respond to the needs of the enterprises of the region, this grant supported the Mediterranean School of Business (MSB) in creating a Family Business Center. This project will fund a seminar dealing with the management of family businesses and the development of a blueprint for the establishment at MSB of a Regional Family Business Center.