The regional meeting "Easy Export Days – Export & Grow" was held in Sfax, Tunisia, with the participation of the Sfax Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This meeting is the third in a series of promotional events that have taken place in Tunisia and Sousse. The goal is to assist small and medium-sized enterprises, startups, and craftsmen in accessing international markets through simplified export mechanisms.
The meeting is part of the "Digital Trade and E-Commerce in the MENA Region" project, funded by the European Union and German Cooperation. The project is a partnership between the Ministry of Trade and Export Development, the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ), the International Trade Centre (ITC), the Tunisian Post, the General Directorate of Customs, the Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX), and the National Office for Traditional Industries (ONA).
The meeting focused on two main themes: the "Easy Export" mechanism and e-commerce. The "Easy Export" mechanism aims to facilitate the export of postal parcels for small enterprises, with a presentation and live testimonials from enterprises that have experienced exporting through this system. The second theme highlighted national initiatives and programs to enhance the presence of Tunisian products globally using digital trade tools.
The Sfax Chamber of Commerce and Industry's participation in the meeting demonstrates its commitment to supporting local economic actors. The chamber aims to raise awareness about the latest logistical solutions and digital technologies, as well as introduce its members to mechanisms that simplify export procedures and enhance their presence in international markets.
The meeting provided a platform for discussion on promising export opportunities and the challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises in accessing international markets. The participants included representatives from various institutions and organizations that support trade and export development in Tunisia.
The "Easy Export Days – Export & Grow" meeting is an initiative to promote export development and support small and medium-sized enterprises in Tunisia. The meeting in Sfax follows similar events in other regions, demonstrating the efforts of the Tunisian government and its partners to promote trade and economic growth.
The success of the meeting in Sfax highlights the importance of regional events in promoting export development and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. The event demonstrated the commitment of the Tunisian government and its partners to enhancing the competitiveness of Tunisian enterprises in international markets.
Key points
- The meeting aimed to help small and medium-sized enterprises access international markets through simplified export mechanisms.
- The event was part of the "Digital Trade and E-Commerce in the MENA Region" project, funded by the European Union and German Cooperation.
- The meeting focused on the "Easy Export" mechanism and e-commerce to promote export development.
