Tunisia’s economy has struggled to keep up with its increasing youth population. The National Institute of Statistics in 2017 found that the higher the level of education obtained by Tunisian youth, the less likely they were to be employed. With support from local partner organisations, SPARK is working to counter this phenomenon by developing Tunisia’s private sector through entrepreneurship training and support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Similarly, by developing modules on entrepreneurship for Tunisia’s higher education institutes and training university lecturers, we aim to decrease reliance on public sector employment.
Programmes in this location
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active programmeFrom Innovation to Creation
The From Innovation to Creation programme strengthens innovation through supporting cluster cooperation and start-up ecosystems in the Southern Neighbourhood countries….
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active programmeGreen Forward
The southern Mediterranean neighbourhood faces significant challenges, including high unemployment rates, bureaucratic hurdles, and vulnerability to climate change. Traditional businesses…
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active programmeMaharat for Tourism
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inactive programmeLocal Employment in Africa for Development (LEAD)
By developing business ideas, providing training and coaching, and supporting access to finance, LEAD establishes new businesses in Libya, Tunisia…
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inactive programmeSafeguarding MSMEs during COVID-19
SPARK and SANAD are helping to safeguard jobs by supporting MSMEs to survive or expand in Tunisia, Palestine and Lebanon.
“Our unique supply chain model is a game-changer for farmers and consumers alike”
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- Tunisia
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- SME Coaching
“I’m inspired to dream bigger and expand my startup”
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- Tunisia
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- SME Coaching
“Factory workers isolate to produce face masks”
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- Tunisia
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- Business Support Centres
“Entrepreneur donates protective suits to police”
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- Tunisia
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- SME Coaching
Opening pathways to employment
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1728YOUTH TRAINED
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64INTERNSHIPS PROVIDED
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532MSMES SUPPORTED
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1701JOBS CREATED
News about Tunisia
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NewsSPARK alumni honored in Forbes 30 Under 30 for social impact
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NewsBlackbox Elevate brings together startup ecosystem leaders in Brussels
The Blackbox Elevate programme brought together 17 startup ecosystem leaders from Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, and Tunisia in Brussels. Funded by…
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EventDriving Innovation in MENA: Highlights from the 2nd Regional Stakeholders Event
The Second Regional Stakeholders Event, held on February 20th and 21st, 2024 in Tunis, was a pivotal step in fostering…
