Day: July 6, 2023

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Boukhtir calls for stepping up international efforts to address climate change

Minister for Higher Education and Scientific Research Moncef Boukthir pointed to the importance of international cooperation during his remote participation in works of the XIV International Convention on Environment and Development, held on July 3-7 in Cuba with attendance of environment, science, technology and innovation ministers from the Group of 77 and China

The minister further underlined the need to share ideas in response to the numerous challenges posed by climate change and environmental degradation, reads a ministry press release.

Besides, he underlined the need to step up international initiatives to support the use of science and technology to achieve sustainable development goals.

Boukthir underscored on the occasion, Tunisia's adoption of a new development plan through the 2035 strategy, based on a national scientific research system that represents a pillar of the knowledge economy.

The Tunisian university has has tailored to the training needs of future graduates and researchers in the renewable energy and the environment fields, he pointed out.

Tunisia, which has always called for greater international efforts to deal with emergencies and natural disasters, is highly exposed to climate change are other Southern countries, he said.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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Health Ministry strives to address shortage of specialist doctors in Médenine (Minister)

The health situation in Medenine governorate took centre stage on Thursday in a working session held at the Ministry of Health's headquarters. The session, presided over by Health Minister Ali Mrabet, saw the attendance of the region's governor Said Ben Zayed, secretary general of the local labour union Ali Adouani, and ministry representatives.

During the session, the Minister emphasised that his department is actively addressing the shortage of specialist doctors, paramedical staff, and healthcare workers in order to strengthen the governorate's hospitals, he was quoted as saying at a Ministry statement.

Several key issues were discussed in the working session, including the provision of healthcare services in the governorate, strategies to address human resource shortages, and the prompt implementation of planned health projects in Medenine.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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WomenCall launched to empower women entrepreneurs in Tunisia

The WIDU.africa project has just launched its new support tool for women entrepreneurs, called "Women Call," exclusively and for the first time in Tunisia.

This programme offers women entrepreneurs the chance to receive a grant ranging from TND 4,000 to TND 16,500, as well as tailored, one-to-one coaching.

Three one-to-one coaching sessions will be provided by the Redstart Tunisie business accelerator, through its network of coaches specialising in mentoring women entrepreneurs.

The deadline for applications for this initiative is July 31.

Several thematic events will also be organised to reinforce the entrepreneurial network of women entrepreneurs.

Co-organised by the WoMENA and WIDU.africa projects, both commissioned by German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the German Technical Development Cooperation Agency (GIZ), the WomenCall aims to foster inclusivity in economic development by prioritising women, especially those in underrepresented sectors and marginalized communities.

This programme is among the various entrepreneurship support tools developed by WIDU.africa, a project based on a digitised approach to promoting micro and small business entrepreneurship.

This new tool is intended to bolster the efforts already underway to tackle the structural and financial challenges faced by women entrepreneurs as they develop their businesses.

It will help legitimise and consolidate the place of women entrepreneurs in society by giving them access to the resources they need to make their businesses prosper.

WIDU.africa and WoMENA place particular emphasis on supporting women entrepreneurs in rural areas of the country, as well as in sectors traditionally dominated by men.

This support can have a positive impact on creating jobs and improving working conditions for women.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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2023 Arab Sports Games-Judo (Day 2): Tunisians earn 6 more medals

Tunisian Judokas have clinched six new medals, including two gold, at the end of day-2 of Judo competitions held on Thursday as part of the Arab Sports Games in Algiers.

The two gold medals were won by Abdelaziz Ben Ammar (-90kg) and Nihel Landolsi (-70kg), while silver went to Kousay Ghars (-100kg), Arij Akkab (-78kg), and Sarra Marzouki (78kg).

Hachem Sellami settled for bronze in the (-81kg) category.

Tunisia had secured two gold medals, two silver, and five bronze at day-1 competitions, bringing their tally to 15 medals (4 gold, 5 silver, and 6 bronze).

Day-3, scheduled for Friday, will be dedicated to the "team" events. The Tunisian women have been placed in a group that includes Algeria and Syria.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse