TAYP news
  • Tunisian Handcraft Export Initiative – Update

    TAYP, working with a grant from US Embassy in Tunisia, is executing on a project to help expand exports of Tunisian handicrafts to the US market. We are offering selected Tunisian handicrafts vendors a very innovative market-driven approach that leverages technology, supply chain and fair trade to successfully market and sell Tunisian handicrafts. As part […] Read More
  • Is Policy Analysis needed in Tunisia?

    That was the theme of the Round Table organized on March 17th in Tunis by Young Arab Analysts Network International (YAANI).  This is an initiative of the British Council in partnership with Chatham House, in the region of Middle East and North Africa. YAANI aims to help the creation of a generation of young policy […] Read More
  • Tunisia’s value proposition: the fundamentals are not enough

    The Center for Transatlantic Relations at John Hopkins SAIS organized a conference from June 2 to June 4, 2014 dedicated at examining cooperation among Mediterranean countries. The conference was titled “Transatlantic Economic Forum: Building Bridges Across the Mediterranean 2014”. In his intervention, TAYP board chairman, Mohamed Malouche, articulated Tunisia’s value proposition as an investment destination […] Read More
  • A memorable Dinner-Debate with ACYPL Exchange delegation

    By Michael Blumer The TAYP Tunisian chapter board members enjoyed a wonderful dinner with the delegates from the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL).  We all delved deeper into discussion about the flip-side to what they probably did not hear during their formal meetings with Tunisian politicians, institutions, and students. Such formal meetings were […] Read More
  • American Council for Young Political Leaders visit to Tunisia

    The Tunisian American Young Professionals (TAYP) in partnership with the American Council for Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) hosted a delegation of 7 young American political leaders, in Tunisia, from May 20 to May 25, 2014. The second edition of this program (after a successful first exchange in December 2012) was designed to provide an in-depth […] Read More
  • TAYP Editorial June 2014

    Dear TAYP members and friends, We are almost half way through 2014 and like they say; time flies when you are having fun. At TAYP, we are accustomed at working hard and having fun.   The past few months have been full of interesting activities, and projects.  The articles within this newsletter will shed light on […] Read More
  • Reasonably optimistic about the economic prospects in Tunisia

    Under the theme of “ Tunisia’s next chapter: The Nexus between Politics, Economy and Security” the Atlantic Council hosted a roundtable discussion on March 4, 2014 exploring Tunisia’s political and economic challenges after the ratification of the new constitution and the installation of a new government. The panel featured Kais Darragi, the deputy chief of mission […] Read More
  • Tunisia what lies ahead- Panel discussion Takehome Message

    In light of the recent development in Tunisia, the jointly with the Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP), the Tunisian American Young Professionals organized a round table discussion on March 4, 2014 at George Washington University under the theme “ Tunisia’s journey: what lies ahead?” exploring the country political, economic and security challenges and what can be […] Read More
  • TAYP’s Handicraft Export Initiative: path to profitability and sustainability

    The inaugural participation of the selected artisans in Artisan Resource Gift Fair 2013 (ARGF) in New York City caught the attention of several buyers who placed repeated orders.  The TAYP team and its partners were convinced that Tunisian handicrafts had great potential to compete in the US market. In January 2014, Office National de l’Artisanat […] Read More
  • TAYP Roundtable: Tunisia’s focus on African Markets

    By Christian Hettick The Tunisian American Young Professionals’ Tunisia chapter held a discussion on February 4th, 2014  focused on ways Tunisian companies can win African markets. The conversation brought together TAYPers, business leaders, and several guests of  honor. The meeting was sponsored by Oxford Economics and was addressed by keynote speaker Mr. Jaloul Ayed, former Minister of […] Read More
  • The Tunisian Constitution Three C’s

    The Jasmine revolution, ignited by a street fruit vendor, changed the course of history for Tunisia and is arguably transforming the rest of the region.  A popular uprising that was started by the restless and jobless youth demanding employment rapidly spread and engulfed the whole country.  Tunisians of all walks of life, united, fought the […] Read More
  • TAYP Board Meeting: New strategy and focus for 2014

    TAYP new executive team working very closely with our new board met at the end of 2013 and worked and approved our plans for 2014.  Here is a broad list: Our Mission Statement: Organize and Leverage the Tunisian diaspora in the US to increase economic ties, cooperation and exchanges between TUN and the US Our Objectives […] Read More