The Director of E-commerce at Tunisia's Ministry of Trade, Khobab Al-Hadhri, announced that handicraft exporters can now utilize the postal service to export their products. This statement was made during a regional meeting in Sousse, aimed at introducing the "Easy Export" program. The program seeks to facilitate the export of products from small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as handicraft producers, through the postal network.
The "Easy Export" program presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises, handicraft producers, and project owners who possess marketable products in foreign markets to export their goods. According to Al-Hadhri, the Export Promotion Center supports 50% of the transportation costs for handicraft products. This initiative aims to encourage and facilitate the export of Tunisian products.
The regional meeting in Sousse was attended by various stakeholders, including handicraft producers and exporters. The meeting focused on explaining the mechanisms and benefits of the "Easy Export" program. By utilizing the postal service, handicraft exporters can now reach a broader customer base and expand their market share in foreign markets.
The Tunisian government has been actively working to promote and support the country's export sector. The "Easy Export" program is part of these efforts, aimed at simplifying and streamlining the export process for small and medium-sized enterprises. By reducing bureaucratic hurdles and costs, the program seeks to increase Tunisia's export competitiveness.
In addition to the "Easy Export" program, other initiatives have been launched to support Tunisia's economic development. These include the launch of a platform for registering for the "Qard al-Sharf" loan and the implementation of a program to accompany institutions towards smart industry. These initiatives demonstrate the government's commitment to promoting economic growth and development.
The Tunisian economy has faced various challenges in recent times, including fluctuations in the country's stock market. According to recent reports, the Tunindex, Tunisia's stock market index, has experienced a decline. However, the government's efforts to promote export-led growth and support small and medium-sized enterprises aim to mitigate these challenges and stimulate economic recovery.
The "Easy Export" program is expected to have a positive impact on Tunisia's handicraft sector, which is a significant contributor to the country's economy. By providing handicraft exporters with a new channel to export their products, the program is likely to increase the sector's competitiveness and growth. The program's success will depend on its effective implementation and the level of support provided to handicraft exporters.
Key points
- Handicraft exporters in Tunisia can now utilize the postal service to export their products through the "Easy Export" program.
- The Export Promotion Center supports 50% of the transportation costs for handicraft products.
- The "Easy Export" program aims to facilitate the export of products from small and medium-sized enterprises and handicraft producers.
