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Female Entrepreneurship: Aiming for 20% by 2035

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tunisia aims to increase female entrepreneurship to 20% by 2035.
  • A new elite technology program for women has been launched by the Ministry of Family, Women, Children, and Seniors, in collaboration with CESAO and the National Organization of Entrepreneurs.
  • The program will utilize virtual tools to achieve its goals.

Tunisia is setting an ambitious target to boost female entrepreneurship, aiming for women to represent 20% of all entrepreneurs by 2035. This initiative is spearheaded by the Ministry of Family, Women, Children, and Seniors, working in partnership with CESAO and the National Organization of Entrepreneurs.

The core of this strategy involves the launch of an elite technology program specifically designed for women. The program intends to leverage virtual tools and digital resources to equip female entrepreneurs with the skills and support needed to thrive in the business landscape.

This push for greater female economic participation is seen as crucial for Tunisia's development. By focusing on technology and virtual platforms, the program aims to overcome traditional barriers and create new opportunities for women to establish and grow their businesses, contributing to the national economy.

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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.