The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tunis-France (CCITF) and the French Development Agency (AFD) group have strengthened their partnership to support businesses in Tunisia. The two institutions have launched new joint initiatives to provide financing, training, and accompaniment to businesses, particularly in the areas of professional training, business financing, and development project support. This cooperation aims to promote economic growth and development in Tunisia.
The partnership was reinforced during a recent meeting on the sidelines of the CCITF's steering committee. Representatives of the two institutions discussed ways to enhance their cooperation, focusing on professional training, business financing, and development project support. Christophe Cottet, Director of AFD in Tunisia, presented the AFD group's offer, which includes AFD, Proparco, and Expertise France.
The AFD group plays a crucial role in supporting economic, social, and environmental transitions through financing of structuring projects and direct support to the private sector. The partnership between CCITF and AFD is part of a broader agreement signed on June 23, 2026, between CCI France International and the AFD group. This agreement aims to strengthen complementarities between their networks and promote new business opportunities for economic operators.
The CCITF-AFD partnership is expected to have a positive impact on Tunisia's economy. The two institutions will work together to provide financing and support to businesses, which will help to promote entrepreneurship and job creation. This cooperation will also contribute to the country's efforts to diversify its economy and improve its competitiveness.
The AFD group's offer includes a range of financial and technical support services. These services include financing for businesses, technical assistance, and capacity-building programs. The AFD group has a strong presence in Tunisia and has been working with the country's private sector for several years.
The partnership between CCITF and AFD is part of a broader effort to promote economic development in Tunisia. The country's economy has faced several challenges in recent years, including high unemployment and slow economic growth. The government has implemented several reforms to address these challenges and promote economic development.
The CCITF-AFD partnership is expected to play a key role in supporting Tunisia's economic development. The two institutions will work together to provide financing and support to businesses, which will help to promote entrepreneurship and job creation. This cooperation will also contribute to the country's efforts to diversify its economy and improve its competitiveness.
Key points
- The partnership between CCITF and AFD aims to provide financing, training, and accompaniment to businesses in Tunisia.
- The AFD group plays a crucial role in supporting economic, social, and environmental transitions through financing of structuring projects and direct support to the private sector.
- The partnership is part of a broader agreement signed on June 23, 2026, between CCI France International and the AFD group.
