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The role of Tunisia’s diaspora in promoting the country’s economic development is unquestionable. At a time when the country is in need of significant investment, access to foreign markets, and increased export opportunities, members of the diaspora can leverage their assets, business acumen, and networks to benefit the growth and sustainability of a strong Tunisian […]
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Photo Courtesy: Foreign Investment Promotion Agency, Tunisia Investment Forum On June 11th -12th, FIPA Tunisia hosted the latest edition of the Tunisian Investment Forum at the El Mouradi Hotel in Gammarth. Under the banner “Invest in Tunisia, Join the Growing Success,” this conference brought together leading government, economic, and business leaders to discuss the growth and […]
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As part of its ongoing handicrafts program, TAYP participated for the fourth time in the NYNOW show in August, one of the largest trade fairs in the US, attracting over 30,000 visitors from the US and more than 80 countries. NYNOW is an opportunity for TAYP’s artisans to gain entry into the US market and […]
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On July 13th, a number of civil society organizations, businesses, and institutions came together to organize a unique type of camp. Troubled by the attacks in Bardo and Sousse, the entrepreneurial community decided to address the issue of terrorism through the lens of business development, designing a one-day camp entitled “Entrepreneurship Against Terrorism.” Armed with […]
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On the top of the hill of Sidi Bou Said, TAYP held its 5th annual reception, bringing together its members,friends, followers, supporters and partners to meet and mingle. This year, on August 18th, the event was held at La Villa Blue, a magnificent and newly refurbished boutique hotel. The venue offered the guests a marvelous […]
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Note: This article was originally published in the Arab Expatriate Exchange in the Summer 2015 Volume 13 edition, the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) quarterly publication. The Tunisian American Young Professionals (TAYP) is a non-profit, non-political, professional organization that represents over 1,000 Tunisian-American professionals in the United States. TAYP’s creation was inspired by the January 2011 events, […]
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One of TAYP’s biggest strengths is the commitment of its members to create a community that not only works hard to accomplish the mission of the organization, but also creates lasting relationships and sustained bonds between members throughout the United States and Tunisia. TAYP is more than its projects. Instead, it is sustained by the […]
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On June 8, the TAYP board convened for its semi-annual meeting at American University in Washington DC. These meetings are an excellent opportunity to review accomplishments, activities, and milestones during the first half of the year, and plan for the remainder of 2015. While the board meeting last January set the stage for 2015, this […]
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Dear TAYP members and friends, The definition of “success” is the attainment of one’s goals. Success is the product of clear vision and sheer determination and is measured by the continuous progress that is needed to achieve the desired goals. TAYP’s work with the 4 E’s Initiative (Education, Entrepreneurship, Exports and Exchanges), combined with our continued […]
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La Tunisie vient d’enregistrer des victoires symboliques la semaine passée à Washington D.C. suite à la visite du Président de la République: d’abord des rencontres avec les plus hauts responsables Américains y compris le Président, le Vice-président, les Ministres des Affaires Etrangères, de la Défense, des Finances, du Commerce ainsi que les membres du Congrès. […]
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On March 27th, TAYP members Mohamed Malouche, Mohamed Bouras, and Saoussen Mahjoub met with four members of the Tunisian parliament: Mr. Badreddine Abdelkafi (Ennahdha), Ali Bennour (Afek Tounes), Mohamad Jalel Ghedira (Nidaa Tounes), and Bachir Lazzem (Ennahdha) during their most recent visit to Washington DC. The parliamentarians were in Washington DC for a legislative exchange, […]
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On Monday March 16, TAYP, the American Tunisian Association, and The George Washington University hosted a panel of high-profile speakers to follow up on the March 5th visit of Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to Tunisia. This conference allowed high-profile speakers to highlight some of the biggest challenges currently facing Tunisia’s economic development and what […]
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Supporting Diaspora Engagement in Tunisia’s Economic Development
The role of Tunisia’s diaspora in promoting the country’s economic development is unquestionable. At a time when the country is in need of significant investment, access to foreign markets, and increased export opportunities, members of the diaspora can leverage their assets, business acumen, and networks to benefit the growth and sustainability of a strong Tunisian […]
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TAYP at the Tunisian Investment Forum
Photo Courtesy: Foreign Investment Promotion Agency, Tunisia Investment Forum On June 11th -12th, FIPA Tunisia hosted the latest edition of the Tunisian Investment Forum at the El Mouradi Hotel in Gammarth. Under the banner “Invest in Tunisia, Join the Growing Success,” this conference brought together leading government, economic, and business leaders to discuss the growth and […]
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TAYP Participates AT THE NY NOW SHOW
As part of its ongoing handicrafts program, TAYP participated for the fourth time in the NYNOW show in August, one of the largest trade fairs in the US, attracting over 30,000 visitors from the US and more than 80 countries. NYNOW is an opportunity for TAYP’s artisans to gain entry into the US market and […]
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Ideation Camp: Entrepreneurship Against Terrorism
On July 13th, a number of civil society organizations, businesses, and institutions came together to organize a unique type of camp. Troubled by the attacks in Bardo and Sousse, the entrepreneurial community decided to address the issue of terrorism through the lens of business development, designing a one-day camp entitled “Entrepreneurship Against Terrorism.” Armed with […]
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Annual TAYP Reception to Celebrate Tunisian Entrepreneurship
On the top of the hill of Sidi Bou Said, TAYP held its 5th annual reception, bringing together its members,friends, followers, supporters and partners to meet and mingle. This year, on August 18th, the event was held at La Villa Blue, a magnificent and newly refurbished boutique hotel. The venue offered the guests a marvelous […]
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Tunisian American Young Professionals Help Shape New Tunisia
Note: This article was originally published in the Arab Expatriate Exchange in the Summer 2015 Volume 13 edition, the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) quarterly publication. The Tunisian American Young Professionals (TAYP) is a non-profit, non-political, professional organization that represents over 1,000 Tunisian-American professionals in the United States. TAYP’s creation was inspired by the January 2011 events, […]
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TAYP: Creating a Committed Community
One of TAYP’s biggest strengths is the commitment of its members to create a community that not only works hard to accomplish the mission of the organization, but also creates lasting relationships and sustained bonds between members throughout the United States and Tunisia. TAYP is more than its projects. Instead, it is sustained by the […]
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TAYP Convenes its Board and Members for the Semi-Annual Meeting and Reception
On June 8, the TAYP board convened for its semi-annual meeting at American University in Washington DC. These meetings are an excellent opportunity to review accomplishments, activities, and milestones during the first half of the year, and plan for the remainder of 2015. While the board meeting last January set the stage for 2015, this […]
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May 2015 Editorial
Dear TAYP members and friends, The definition of “success” is the attainment of one’s goals. Success is the product of clear vision and sheer determination and is measured by the continuous progress that is needed to achieve the desired goals. TAYP’s work with the 4 E’s Initiative (Education, Entrepreneurship, Exports and Exchanges), combined with our continued […]
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Construire une Relation Stratégique et Durable avec les Etats-Unis d’Amérique
La Tunisie vient d’enregistrer des victoires symboliques la semaine passée à Washington D.C. suite à la visite du Président de la République: d’abord des rencontres avec les plus hauts responsables Américains y compris le Président, le Vice-président, les Ministres des Affaires Etrangères, de la Défense, des Finances, du Commerce ainsi que les membres du Congrès. […]
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TAYP Members Meet with Visiting Parliamentarians
On March 27th, TAYP members Mohamed Malouche, Mohamed Bouras, and Saoussen Mahjoub met with four members of the Tunisian parliament: Mr. Badreddine Abdelkafi (Ennahdha), Ali Bennour (Afek Tounes), Mohamad Jalel Ghedira (Nidaa Tounes), and Bachir Lazzem (Ennahdha) during their most recent visit to Washington DC. The parliamentarians were in Washington DC for a legislative exchange, […]
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Investment, Entrepreneurship, and Development in Tunisia Conference Review
On Monday March 16, TAYP, the American Tunisian Association, and The George Washington University hosted a panel of high-profile speakers to follow up on the March 5th visit of Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to Tunisia. This conference allowed high-profile speakers to highlight some of the biggest challenges currently facing Tunisia’s economic development and what […]
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