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IFAD, Tunisia invest in improving livelihoods of poor rural families

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The International Fund for Agricultural Development of the United Nations (IFAD) announced support for a new project that aims to reduce rural poverty in the region of Kairouan, one of the most disadvantaged in the country, Africa Agribusiness said in an article published Tuesday. At least 16,800 highly vulnerable Tunisian families will benefit from activities to improve their living conditions, incomes and resilience in the face of climate change, the same source said. In Tunisia, although the poverty rate fell from 20 per cent in 2010 to 15 per cent…

Writup platform, a solution for web content writing in Tunisia

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Find Confirmed and skilled Writers Writup is a freelance content writing platform that connects those who need content and make the most of the performance of skilled writers. It is a freelance platform of content writing that aims to make a link between those who need writing contents and skilled writers. The services of the writup include writing, translation, reformulation and correction in three languages namely Arabic, French and English. The Writup platform makes looking for high-quality content easier for companies. These contents are the product of skilled writers who…

Ons Jabeur first Arab woman to reach Grand Slam quarterfinal

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Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur beat China’s Wang Qiang to become the first Arab woman to advance to the quarterfinal of a Grand Slam. She faces Sofia Kenin next. Ons Jabeur hopes her success at the Australian Open will inspire other players from her region after the Tunisian became the first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam quarterfinal on Sunday. The 25-year-old dazzled the crowd at Margaret Court Arena with her variety and power, striking 29 winners to defeat China’s Wang Qiang 7-6(4) 6-1 in the 77-minute contest. “(I am) trying to inspire…

Future Lab Tunisia to build premises in Ibn Khaldoun middle school in Manouba

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Credit goes to Facebook Page Future Lab Tunisia Future Lab Tunisia of the Kamel Lazaar Foundation has laid on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, the foundation stone for the construction of premises in Ibn Khadoun middle school in Boustile neighbourhood in Manouba. This initiative which is specially dedicated to anchoring the educational and cultural project in its school environment and in the neighbourhood where it has been operating for more than two years is part of the  Tunisian-German project led by the Kamel Lazaar Foundation and the Zukunftslabor in Bremen with…

Future Lab Tunisia to build premises for anchoring sustainable and constructive community

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Credit goes to Facebook Page Future Lab Tunisia Future Lab Tunisia has taken the initiative to build new premises for hosting its activities in the middle school Ibn Khaldun in Manouba, Tunis. This initiative is meant to anchor the educational and cultural project of Future Lab Tunisia in its school environment and in the neighbourhood where it has been operating for more than two years.  The Kamel Lazaar Foundation will lay the foundation stone for the construction of premises specially dedicated to the project. These premises include a large rehearsal…

Hertie School and University of Carthage to organise summer school in 2020

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Participants in the summer school to include: start-up entrepreneurs, lawyers and other business owners The Hertie School and the University of Carthage will jointly organise a summer school programme in March 2020, the Hertie School reports. Participants in the summer school will include Tunisian lawyers, start-up entrepreneurs and other business owners. These participants will be taking modules that will help them improve their soft skills, management skills and their knowledge of Tunisia’s legal and regulatory landscape, the same source said. Participants will gain insights into Germany’s start-up scene and best…

Together we collect caps of love

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“Together we collect caps of love” is an initiative set up by a group of young people in the different regions and governorates of Tunisia. The goal of this initiative is to collect plastic bottle caps and turn them into funds for the needy. In addition, you can turn your caps into treasure or recycle them so they avoid filling the landfill and harm our eco-system. It also aims to recover and recycle caps from plastic bottles in order to provide them with a new application by specifically buying them…

Hult Prize ESSEC Tunis Final Round: ECO-TRIP wins title

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ECO-TRIP is the winner of Hult Prize Essect title after the 6 pre-selected teams made their pitching in front of 10 judges, in an atmosphere marked by energy and positive vibes extended by the presence of the young ESSECT student participants, during the Hult Prize ESSEC Tunis final round that took place on Saturday, December 14, 2019, in the premises of the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA). The Judges who are Tunisian renowned prominent figures in the world of business and management were present for ruling out…

Arab world’s iconic date palm culture recognized by UNESCO heritage list

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Date palms have existed since 4,000 BC and have been the symbol of hospitality and prosperity in countries across the Arab world. The Arab region’s iconic date palm trees were officially recognized on Wednesday by UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, stepFEED reported. The announcement came during the annual meeting of the Intangible Heritage Committee held in Bogotá, Colombia. “The date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices have played a pivotal role in strengthening the connection between people and the land in the Arab region, helping them face the challenges of the harsh desert environment,” the…

Third edition of Hult Prize ESSECT On-campus program

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“Let’s make an impact and change the world, every hour of work in oncampus program is worth it. We are changing lives adding value” Hult Prize ESSECT The Hult Prize ESSEC Tunis team held last Saturday the first round in their oncampus program 3rd edition which was crowned with outstanding success. The event was organized in the presence of The Hult ESSEC Tunis team, the university students and a group of renowned personalities and academics from different areas of expertise. The guests figures who enhanced the event by their precious…