USAID is helping to develop programs that generate sustained economic growth and provide meaningful employment opportunities for Tunisian youth. Initially the program worked with entrepreneurs in four governorates and created 1, jobs; based on this successful track record, the new phase is expected to create an additional 6, jobs. One of the beneficiaries of this program, Zaineb Ben Belgacem from Gafsa.
In early , at only 24 years old, Zaineb launched her first company in Gafsa. It is particularly in the niche of activated carbon that Zaineb wishes to develop rapidly, knowing that it is still not widely used in Tunisia. Activated charcoal is in fact used extensively by chemical companies for the manufacture of digestive medicine and the extraction of toxins.
It is also used for the manufacture of make-up. During this time, she prepared a solid business plan and received business coaching from UNIDO experts for the preparation of the launch of her business.
To ensure that she was ready to run a business of this size and to start in the best conditions, Zaineb also decided to take part in a HP LIFE face-to-face workshop, to not only improve her management skills, but to also gain marketing and communications skills to help her achieve her goals. Footer Disclaimer This is the official website of the U. Embassy in Tunisia. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.
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