GIZ and its partners increase actions to reduce unemployment
10 December 2014
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The German Agency for International Cooperation “GIZ” (mandated by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development “BMZ”) is multiplying initiatives and actions to help reduce unemployment in Tunisia.
Launch of the project for the rehabilitation of the traditional crafts sector in Gafsa “To restore the colors of Gafsa weaving”
On November 20, in Gafsa, a crucial event for the region was organized in the presence of the National Office of Handicrafts, the Chamber of Women Business Leaders (UTICA), the Office of Southern Development, the Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts, surrounded by the craftswomen dedicated to the project, members of the Gafsa South Development Association (ADGS) and the GIZ Employment Fund team to launch the project to rehabilitate traditional weaving in Gafsa.
It should be recalled that the mission of the ADGS is to enable women and young people to create income-generating activities through the promotion of micro-credits.
The weaving trades in Gafsa represent a cultural heritage 3000 years old. However, the sector has experienced a decline for several years due to the harsh working conditions of weaving and often discouraging low marketing prospects.
In response to this problem, the GIZ Employment Fund and the ADGS have implemented this sustainable project, which aims to improve the working conditions of about twenty craftswomen (future trainers) who will be trained in entrepreneurship and weaving techniques with the help of a mutual services company that will enhance and market their products.
In the presence of Messrs. Slaheddine Kaabachi, President of the ADGS, and Khaled Nsiri (GIZ), Chaieb Nejib Sabri presented a new model of loom before a series of constructive exchanges between the various actors of this day.
GIZ participates with AFT in the development of Franchising in Tunisia
On November 19 and 20, in Sfax, the Business Fair opened, with, on the sidelines, the Annual Franchising Seminar in the presence of the Minister of Industry, Mr. Kamel Bennaceur, Ms. Hildegard Vogelmann, Project Manager of the GIZ Employment Fund, and Ms. Ikram Makni, Director General of the Sfax Business Center (CAS), surrounded by numerous Tunisian and foreign personalities.
The opportunity for the CAS and the GIZ Employment Fund, on a dedicated stand, to launch the new Tunisian Franchise Academy (ATF) which will work to promote the franchise concept for young entrepreneurs and which will rely on companies and brands already well established in Tunisia.
The ATF, the first Tunisian and Maghrebian organization dedicated solely to training in the field of franchises, will offer know-how, training and support for franchisors and franchisees, not to mention young entrepreneurs who will be able to launch their own project and realize their dreams.
Its mission will be to contribute to the creation of new jobs through new franchised businesses, to strengthen distribution through franchise networks and to improve the quality of service and trade.
The vision of the AFT is to become the reference in skills development for franchisors and franchisees while boosting the franchise activity of Tunisian companies and the professions of franchise experts.
ABOUT
The Fund for the Training and Promotion of Youth Employment in Tunisia is implemented by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The Employment Fund provides broad support to various activities deployed throughout Tunisia to contribute to the integration of young people into the labor market and develop human capital. The Fund has a crucial role to play in supporting job seekers and in implementing the youth employment guarantee.
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Published on December 10, 2014.
Posted online on December 10, 2014.
Launch of the project for the rehabilitation of the traditional crafts sector in Gafsa “To restore the colors of Gafsa weaving”
On November 20, in Gafsa, a crucial event for the region was organized in the presence of the National Office of Handicrafts, the Chamber of Women Business Leaders (UTICA), the Office of Southern Development, the Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts, surrounded by the craftswomen dedicated to the project, members of the Gafsa South Development Association (ADGS) and the GIZ Employment Fund team to launch the project to rehabilitate traditional weaving in Gafsa.
It should be recalled that the mission of the ADGS is to enable women and young people to create income-generating activities through the promotion of micro-credits.
The weaving trades in Gafsa represent a cultural heritage 3000 years old. However, the sector has experienced a decline for several years due to the harsh working conditions of weaving and often discouraging low marketing prospects.
In response to this problem, the GIZ Employment Fund and the ADGS have implemented this sustainable project, which aims to improve the working conditions of about twenty craftswomen (future trainers) who will be trained in entrepreneurship and weaving techniques with the help of a mutual services company that will enhance and market their products.
In the presence of Messrs. Slaheddine Kaabachi, President of the ADGS, and Khaled Nsiri (GIZ), Chaieb Nejib Sabri presented a new model of loom before a series of constructive exchanges between the various actors of this day.
GIZ participates with AFT in the development of Franchising in Tunisia
On November 19 and 20, in Sfax, the Business Fair opened, with, on the sidelines, the Annual Franchising Seminar in the presence of the Minister of Industry, Mr. Kamel Bennaceur, Ms. Hildegard Vogelmann, Project Manager of the GIZ Employment Fund, and Ms. Ikram Makni, Director General of the Sfax Business Center (CAS), surrounded by numerous Tunisian and foreign personalities.
The opportunity for the CAS and the GIZ Employment Fund, on a dedicated stand, to launch the new Tunisian Franchise Academy (ATF) which will work to promote the franchise concept for young entrepreneurs and which will rely on companies and brands already well established in Tunisia.
The ATF, the first Tunisian and Maghrebian organization dedicated solely to training in the field of franchises, will offer know-how, training and support for franchisors and franchisees, not to mention young entrepreneurs who will be able to launch their own project and realize their dreams.
Its mission will be to contribute to the creation of new jobs through new franchised businesses, to strengthen distribution through franchise networks and to improve the quality of service and trade.
The vision of the AFT is to become the reference in skills development for franchisors and franchisees while boosting the franchise activity of Tunisian companies and the professions of franchise experts.
ABOUT
The Fund for the Training and Promotion of Youth Employment in Tunisia is implemented by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The Employment Fund provides broad support to various activities deployed throughout Tunisia to contribute to the integration of young people into the labor market and develop human capital. The Fund has a crucial role to play in supporting job seekers and in implementing the youth employment guarantee.
Webmanagercenter.com
Published on December 10, 2014.
Posted online on December 10, 2014.
