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The Tunisian government, in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group launched a $24 million flagship initiative to restore degraded forest landscapes and increase rural ecosystem resilience, AfDB reports. The Project for Agroforestry and Restoration of Degraded Forest Landscapes (PARFD) was officially launched in Tunis on April 23. The project, estimated at $23.72 million (over 73 million Tunisian dinars), is being financed by the African Development Bank through the Strategic Climate Fund of the Climate Investment Funds, which is contributing $17 million. The government of Tunisia is providing $6.06…

The Swiss cooperation program is worth 211 million dinars – Socioeconomic development, disruptive change and migration governance are key themes of this program The Swiss cooperation program in Tunisia for the period 2025-2028, worth a total of 60 million Swiss francs, equivalent to 211 million Tunisian dinars, was announced on Thursday evening in Tunis. The four-year program has two main objectives: supporting prosperity and stability, each of which is subdivided into sub-themes. The first includes supporting reforms, competitiveness, employment, training and entrepreneurship. In contrast, the second includes supporting dialogue and…

Tunisia and Japan have confirmed their shared goal of strengthening economic ties through a new agreement focused on protecting and encouraging investment. The agreement was discussed during a meeting held on April 21 in Tunis between Tunisia’s Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafidh, and Japan’s ambassador to Tunisia, Takeshi Osuga. The meeting also included the head of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) office in Tunis. In a statement published, Tunisia’s Ministry of Economy said the meeting focused on reviewing the status of current cooperation projects and identifying new…

The Tunisian government focuses on diversifying tourism by promoting ecological, cultural, Sahara, sports, and coastal attractions, enhancing service quality and infrastructure. On Wednesday, a small Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Sara Zaafrani Zenzri focused on diversifying Tunisia’s tourism offerings. The discussions aimed at expanding the nation’s tourism sector through support for ecological, cultural, Sahara, sports, medical, and coastal tourism, with an emphasis on creating an integrated, year-round tourism experience across multiple regions, each offering distinct attractions, as outlined in a statement from the Prime Ministry. Key strategies to enhance…

Tunisia has issued between 200 and 300 certificates of origin for the shipment of locally produced goods to other African countries, the AfCFTA secretariat announced on April 16. “This is a promising figure, especially given the challenges many countries face in this area,” said Chawki Jaballi, head of training and capacity building on customs issues at the AfCFTA Secretariat who was speaking during a regional workshop aimed at helping approved businesses better understand the trade facilitation rules under the agreement. Certificates of Origin are official documents that certify where a…

Photo credit Fashion Network The European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex) and the Tunisian Textile and Apparel Federation (FTTH) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on April 15 at the Monastir technopole in east-central Tunisia to boost collaboration between the European and Tunisian textile industries, the fashionnetwork reports. The deal establishes a structured dialogue between both sectors and focuses on sustainability, innovation, investment and trade integration. It aligns with the revised Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention, which began rolling out in 2023. Through this agreement, Tunisia aims to become a modern, circular and…

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) is strengthening its commitment to the industrialisation and development of Africa’s automotive sector with the establishment of a new regional office in Tunisia. The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) will focus on advancing the automotive industry across North Africa, with a particular emphasis on component manufacturing and regional trade integration, Dealerfloor (Motor Industry News) reports. The newly established office, based within the premises of the Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA) – and supported by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GAZ) – will…

Tunisia is participating for the first time in WTM Latin America, a trade fair for industry professional that runs until Wednesday (16) in São Paulo. Tunisia aims to promote its destinations among industry professionals. A partnership with airlines will help boost visibility and drive further tourism growth. Tunisia welcomed five thousand Brazilian tourists last year, a 30% increase compared to 2019, a benchmark year for the sector, Tunisian National Tourist Office Director Leila Tekaia for Spain Portugal, and Brazil told Brazil Arab News Agency. She added the country aims to…

The 9th edition of the Tunisia Digital Summit (TDS), a conference dedicated to Tunisia’s digitalization, will take place on April 29 and 30 in Tunis, under the theme “Digitalization and the Social Role of the State: Building Inclusive Public Services.” Some 1,500 visitors are expected to attend this digital transformation event, which will bring together public decision-makers, private sector leaders, technology experts and innovators to rethink the future of public services in the digital age. Nearly 80 exhibitors will participate in the TDS, which will explore how digital technology can…