TAYP news
On Thursday May 21, Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi will meet with President Obama at the White House to “ underscore the United States’ longstanding friendship with Tunisia,” according to a White House press release. The two presidents will discuss a variety of topics, ranging from economic reform and security cooperation, as well as issues […]
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While not yet officially confirmed, Washington DC is excited to welcome Faisal Gouiaa as the new Tunisian ambassador to the United States. Mr. Gouiaa is a veteran diplomat and is a specialist of international relations and foreign affairs. His first government post was at the International Relations Department at the Ministry of Women and Family, […]
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On Saturday, April 4, 2015, over 50 key players in Tunisian civil society came together as part of the launch of a new innovative forum for ideas, titled “Afkar” – literally “ideas” in Arabic. Organized by Houssem Aoudi, the President of TAYP’s Tunisia chapter, this was an opportunity for individual stakeholders to come together to […]
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As TAYP continues its efforts around the 4 E’s Model, it will rely even more on the expertise and experience of its valued board members. In order to meet the needs of our ever-expanding community and to excel in our various programmatic endeavors, we are pleased to announce the addition of two new board members: […]
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TAYP is pleased to announce that Houssem Aoudi will serve as the Tunisia Chapter President and as a Vice President within the executive team. Over the next year, TAYP looks to implement new programming around the 4 E’s model: Education, Entrepreneurship, Exchanges, and Export, and Houssem’s experience in media and business will help ensure the […]
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Dear TAYP subscribers and readers, 2015 is brimming with positive changes. Tunisia elected a new parliament and president, and has just crafted a new government. Furthermore, TAYP has finalized its plans for 2015 and completed its management team expansion. We recently finalized the structure of the new management team and we are all excited to announce that the […]
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On Monday February 2, USAID Administrator Raj Shah and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Heather Higginbottom announced the FY16 requested budget required for the State Department and USAID to carry out their missions worldwide. The FY16 requested budget for Tunisia is $134M, of which $55M are dedicated to Economic Support (ESF), an […]
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TAYP would like to congratulate Ambassador Mohamed Ezzine Chelaifa, Tunisia’s current ambassador to the United States, for his recent appointment to the position of Secretary of State within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Chelaifa joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1983 and previously served as the ambassador in Australia, Spain, and South Africa. […]
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TAYP is pleased to work with a newly expanded Executive Team who will manage a variety of organizational objectives and help to support the implementation of TAYP’s strategic vision for 2015. I had the opportunity to speak with Ikbel Achour about her background, her goals for the coming year, and the role she envisions for […]
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As TAYP continues to grow and develop its unique programming and set goals for the coming year, it is critical to create a team to support the ongoing impact of TAYP on the Tunisian entrepreneurial ecosystem. TAYP is pleased to introduce three key figures, Ikbel Achour, Mahmoud Hachicha, and Courtney Joline, who will provide their […]
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On January 16, TAYP President Firas Ben Achour, along with fellow TAYP members and other individuals from the Tunisian-American community in Raleigh, North Carolina, met with Congressman David Price at his North Carolina office. Congressman Price represents the 4th district, also known as the Research Triangle, which consists of a vibrant and emerging technology hub […]
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The Tunisian handicraft export program, funded by a US Embassy grant to TAYP in 2012, has already yielded several important tangible outcomes over the past two years. Eight Tunisian handicraft producers selected by the program, in cooperation with ONA, the Ministry of Trade, and the US Embassy, were presented at a major trade show in […]
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President Essebsi to Visit Washington DC
On Thursday May 21, Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi will meet with President Obama at the White House to “ underscore the United States’ longstanding friendship with Tunisia,” according to a White House press release. The two presidents will discuss a variety of topics, ranging from economic reform and security cooperation, as well as issues […]
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Washington DC to Welcome New Tunisian Ambassador
While not yet officially confirmed, Washington DC is excited to welcome Faisal Gouiaa as the new Tunisian ambassador to the United States. Mr. Gouiaa is a veteran diplomat and is a specialist of international relations and foreign affairs. His first government post was at the International Relations Department at the Ministry of Women and Family, […]
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Afkar Conference: Sustainable Civil Society Towards Effective Local Governance
On Saturday, April 4, 2015, over 50 key players in Tunisian civil society came together as part of the launch of a new innovative forum for ideas, titled “Afkar” – literally “ideas” in Arabic. Organized by Houssem Aoudi, the President of TAYP’s Tunisia chapter, this was an opportunity for individual stakeholders to come together to […]
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TAYP Welcomes Two New Board Members
As TAYP continues its efforts around the 4 E’s Model, it will rely even more on the expertise and experience of its valued board members. In order to meet the needs of our ever-expanding community and to excel in our various programmatic endeavors, we are pleased to announce the addition of two new board members: […]
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TAYP Welcomes Tunisia Chapter President Houssem Aoudi
TAYP is pleased to announce that Houssem Aoudi will serve as the Tunisia Chapter President and as a Vice President within the executive team. Over the next year, TAYP looks to implement new programming around the 4 E’s model: Education, Entrepreneurship, Exchanges, and Export, and Houssem’s experience in media and business will help ensure the […]
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TAYP February 2015 Editorial
Dear TAYP subscribers and readers, 2015 is brimming with positive changes. Tunisia elected a new parliament and president, and has just crafted a new government. Furthermore, TAYP has finalized its plans for 2015 and completed its management team expansion. We recently finalized the structure of the new management team and we are all excited to announce that the […]
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US State Department and USAID Request $134M for Tunisia for Fiscal Year 2016
On Monday February 2, USAID Administrator Raj Shah and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Heather Higginbottom announced the FY16 requested budget required for the State Department and USAID to carry out their missions worldwide. The FY16 requested budget for Tunisia is $134M, of which $55M are dedicated to Economic Support (ESF), an […]
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Ambassador Chelaifa Appointed Secretary of State in Ministry of Foreign Affairs
TAYP would like to congratulate Ambassador Mohamed Ezzine Chelaifa, Tunisia’s current ambassador to the United States, for his recent appointment to the position of Secretary of State within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Chelaifa joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1983 and previously served as the ambassador in Australia, Spain, and South Africa. […]
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Meet an Executive Team Member: An Interview with Ikbel Achour
TAYP is pleased to work with a newly expanded Executive Team who will manage a variety of organizational objectives and help to support the implementation of TAYP’s strategic vision for 2015. I had the opportunity to speak with Ikbel Achour about her background, her goals for the coming year, and the role she envisions for […]
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Introducing TAYP’s Expanded Executive Team
As TAYP continues to grow and develop its unique programming and set goals for the coming year, it is critical to create a team to support the ongoing impact of TAYP on the Tunisian entrepreneurial ecosystem. TAYP is pleased to introduce three key figures, Ikbel Achour, Mahmoud Hachicha, and Courtney Joline, who will provide their […]
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TAYP Meeting with Congressman David Price
On January 16, TAYP President Firas Ben Achour, along with fellow TAYP members and other individuals from the Tunisian-American community in Raleigh, North Carolina, met with Congressman David Price at his North Carolina office. Congressman Price represents the 4th district, also known as the Research Triangle, which consists of a vibrant and emerging technology hub […]
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Handicraft Program to Focus on Developing a Sustainable Export Platform
The Tunisian handicraft export program, funded by a US Embassy grant to TAYP in 2012, has already yielded several important tangible outcomes over the past two years. Eight Tunisian handicraft producers selected by the program, in cooperation with ONA, the Ministry of Trade, and the US Embassy, were presented at a major trade show in […]
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