by WES Global | Feb 20, 2018 | Guest Posts, WES Entrepreneurs, WES Impact |
Guest post by Chema Gargouri, Country Director, Tunisia It was quite an experience walking through the ancient trails of the Medina in Kairouan. We knew that our visit would be to Habiba’s shop, but we had no idea that her handicraft business is located in the heart...
by WES Global | Oct 6, 2017 | Guest Posts, WES Entrepreneurs, WES Impact |
“Looking back, I can hardly imagine what my life would have been like if I hadn’t decided to become an entrepreneur.” Salma Louati graduated from Sfax’s National School of Engineering (ENIS) in 2013 with a degree in civil engineering. Despite her strong...
by WES Global | Sep 8, 2017 | Guest Posts, WES Impact |
Tunisia’s 2011 revolution brought many economic challenges, due in part to the country’s heavy dependency on foreign trade and investments, which slowed down as the world watched the country adjust to its new post-revolution reality. The revolution also brought many...
by WES Global | Aug 12, 2016 | Special Events, WES Impact, WES Posts |
I am 60 years old. I was conceived, then born, and then became law in Tunisia in 1956. Over the years, I have watched myself grow thanks to the efforts of many women, and men, who have endlessly fought and continue to fight for me, ensuring that I remain strong...
by WES Global | Jun 21, 2016 | WES Entrepreneurs, WES Impact, WES Posts |
Nearly five years ago, Boutheina experienced several life changing events including the birth of her first child, the death of a close family member, and graduation from an intensive English language studies program. Seeking to shift her focus, Boutheina decided to...
by WES Global | Mar 8, 2016 | WES Impact, WES Posts |
Women entrepreneurs showcase their products during an event at the ADGS WES Center in Gafsa, Tunisia Today, the international community celebrates women’s achievements around the world with International Women’s Day, “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender...
by WES Global | Feb 18, 2016 | Guest Posts, Impact du Programme WES, WES Impact, WES Posts, WES Team |
“The Unfinished Revolution: Bringing Opportunity, Good Jobs And Greater Wealth To All Tunisians.” Development Policy Review. The World Bank (May 2014). Guest post by Ahmed Hamza, Program Coordinator, WES Tunisia The entrepreneurship ecosystem in Tunisia is...
by WES Global | Dec 28, 2015 | WES Entrepreneurs, WES Impact, WES Posts |
If you are in Bizerte and your car is in need of repair or cleaning, visit Monia Ben Hsan’s auto center. You will not only receive excellent support and customer service, but you will also support a local businesswoman! Monia’s idea to upgrade her brother’s car wash...
by WES Global | Dec 15, 2015 | Guest Posts, WES Impact, WES Posts |
Guest post by Chema Gargouri, Country Director, WES Tunisia Let us start from the beginning and ask the following question: what are the main qualities and skills of a successful entrepreneur? The answers are diverse, but there are common components that define what...
by WES Global | Nov 19, 2015 | WES Entrepreneurs, WES Impact, WES Posts |
Today is Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, a part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. To celebrate, we are sharing...