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With many of the Arab Spring experiences failing (with the notable exception of Tunisia), it is becoming an even greater responsibility for a diaspora group like TAYP to bridge the cultural gap between the Arab world and western culture. Arab diaspora that live in western countries has a duty to explain, educate, sometimes correct assumptions […]
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The International Diaspora Engagement Initiative, a public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and Calvert Foundation organized a webinar on diaspora strategic planning. Organizations working with and serving diaspora communities, such as TAYP, are often small and staffed by volunteers. Growing an organization, enhancing its financial resources […]
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Dear TAYP members and friends, The definition of “progress” per the Oxford Dictionary is a forward or onward movement toward a destination. Progress inherently has elements of incremental success, celebrated advancement as well as the occasional missteps and miscalculations. All Tunisians and the rest of the world have been witnessing the substantial progress in Tunisia’s […]
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Smarter++, a Tunisian IT startup, founded by Nizar Ben Neji was selected among Top 12 most promising startups to participate in the GIST US Entrepreneurship Journey, a two-week program held in June 2014 at Chicago and Washington DC. The GIST Initiative (Global Innovation through Sciences & Technology) is a partnership led by the U.S. Department […]
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On June 19th The World Bank hosted a one day event dedicated to the current situation in the MENA region. The event was broadcasted internally to the WB country staff throughout the region and was an opportunity to particularly shed light on the situation in Tunisia, Egypt and Syria. Moderated by Mohamed Malouche, TAYP’s chairman […]
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President Obama welcomed African leaders from across the continent early August for a three-day summit. It was the first such event held in the US to help strengthen political and economic ties with African countries. John Kerry, US Secretary of State, welcomed the attendees. In his speech he stressed the commitment of the United States […]
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The handicraft sector is critical to Tunisia’s economy, especially for women and youth living in the impoverished interior regions. For decades, the Tunisian government tried to export those handicrafts to Western countries. Exports to the United States, in particular, have consistently failed to meet expectations for one recurring reason. The consultants or organizations designing and […]
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TAYP Board members convened on June 19, 2014 at American University in Washington DC to discuss the organization’s progress in implementing its 2014 objectives, and brainstorm additional actions that can be undertaken to strengthen US-Tunisia economic cooperation and exchanges. Key outcomes of the meeting were as follows (1) Build partnerships with several identified organizations that increase exchanges of private sector, politicians, […]
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Dear TAYP Members and Friends, The prevailing question in Tunisia nowadays is forward looking; what is next for Tunisia? The question is simple, yet powerful, and it reflects on the maturity of the Tunisian citizen political psyche. It also symbolizes the desire of the people to question and understand what their leaders are planning for […]
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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 […]
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In March, The Project for Middle East Democracy in association with TAYP and other groups, prepared a letter sent to Secretary Kerry signed by a diverse group of high-profile voices from across the political spectrum—including four former U.S. Ambassadors to Tunisia, six former Assistant Secretaries of State, eight former Members of the House and Senate—called for […]
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Article published with the Atlantic Council, on the importance of setting the proper ecosystem and financial vehicles to foster further investment of the Tunisian diaspora towards Tunisia In the wake of Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa’s world tour to court international assistance, the focus on Tunisia’s economy has taken center stage a means to further the country’s […]
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Bridging the Gap between Arab and Western Cultures: The role of the Tunisian diaspora
With many of the Arab Spring experiences failing (with the notable exception of Tunisia), it is becoming an even greater responsibility for a diaspora group like TAYP to bridge the cultural gap between the Arab world and western culture. Arab diaspora that live in western countries has a duty to explain, educate, sometimes correct assumptions […]
Read More
Strategic Planning for Diaspora Organizations
The International Diaspora Engagement Initiative, a public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and Calvert Foundation organized a webinar on diaspora strategic planning. Organizations working with and serving diaspora communities, such as TAYP, are often small and staffed by volunteers. Growing an organization, enhancing its financial resources […]
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TAYP November 2014 Editorial
Dear TAYP members and friends, The definition of “progress” per the Oxford Dictionary is a forward or onward movement toward a destination. Progress inherently has elements of incremental success, celebrated advancement as well as the occasional missteps and miscalculations. All Tunisians and the rest of the world have been witnessing the substantial progress in Tunisia’s […]
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Tunisian Entrepreneur participates to GIST program
Smarter++, a Tunisian IT startup, founded by Nizar Ben Neji was selected among Top 12 most promising startups to participate in the GIST US Entrepreneurship Journey, a two-week program held in June 2014 at Chicago and Washington DC. The GIST Initiative (Global Innovation through Sciences & Technology) is a partnership led by the U.S. Department […]
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World Bank Panel on Tunisia moving forward
On June 19th The World Bank hosted a one day event dedicated to the current situation in the MENA region. The event was broadcasted internally to the WB country staff throughout the region and was an opportunity to particularly shed light on the situation in Tunisia, Egypt and Syria. Moderated by Mohamed Malouche, TAYP’s chairman […]
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US-Africa Leaders Summit – Washington DC
President Obama welcomed African leaders from across the continent early August for a three-day summit. It was the first such event held in the US to help strengthen political and economic ties with African countries. John Kerry, US Secretary of State, welcomed the attendees. In his speech he stressed the commitment of the United States […]
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TAYP’s Tunisian Handicraft Export Program to the US
The handicraft sector is critical to Tunisia’s economy, especially for women and youth living in the impoverished interior regions. For decades, the Tunisian government tried to export those handicrafts to Western countries. Exports to the United States, in particular, have consistently failed to meet expectations for one recurring reason. The consultants or organizations designing and […]
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TAYP Board Meeting and Awards Reception
TAYP Board members convened on June 19, 2014 at American University in Washington DC to discuss the organization’s progress in implementing its 2014 objectives, and brainstorm additional actions that can be undertaken to strengthen US-Tunisia economic cooperation and exchanges. Key outcomes of the meeting were as follows (1) Build partnerships with several identified organizations that increase exchanges of private sector, politicians, […]
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TAYP Editorial March 2014
Dear TAYP Members and Friends, The prevailing question in Tunisia nowadays is forward looking; what is next for Tunisia? The question is simple, yet powerful, and it reflects on the maturity of the Tunisian citizen political psyche. It also symbolizes the desire of the people to question and understand what their leaders are planning for […]
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 […]
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POMED Letter to Secretary Kerry for Tunisia
In March, The Project for Middle East Democracy in association with TAYP and other groups, prepared a letter sent to Secretary Kerry signed by a diverse group of high-profile voices from across the political spectrum—including four former U.S. Ambassadors to Tunisia, six former Assistant Secretaries of State, eight former Members of the House and Senate—called for […]
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The Tunisian Diaspora is key to FDI
Article published with the Atlantic Council, on the importance of setting the proper ecosystem and financial vehicles to foster further investment of the Tunisian diaspora towards Tunisia In the wake of Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa’s world tour to court international assistance, the focus on Tunisia’s economy has taken center stage a means to further the country’s […]
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