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Burundi
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US President Barack Obama and Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of Djibouti
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United States
is "deeply
interested" in
working with
Djibouti
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U
.S. has fastened a
ten-year lease for a
crucial military base
in Djibouti that it trusts on
to launch "counter-terrorism"
missions, counting drone
strikes, in Yemen and the
Horn of Africa.
US President Barack
U.S. and Djibouti signed a new 10-year lease on a U.S. military
base in Djibouti. US to pay $63m annually for a ten-year lease,
with an option to extend the arrangement for another 10 years
a long-term lease.
Both presidents pledged
to continue working together
to upsurge economic
development and combat
terrorism in the Horn of
Africa, plus their pledge to
keep al-Qaida and the Somali-
based Islamist terrorist
group al-Shabab from gaining
ground.
The tiny East African
country of Djibouti is
considered to the United
A Mutual
Commitment to
Counter Piracy
Obama and his Djibouti
counterpart Ismail Omar Guelleh
publicized the renewed “long
term lease” on Camp Lemonnier
as they encountered at the White
House on May 5.
“Camp Lemonnier is
extraordinarily important to
our work throughout the Horn
of Africa but also throughout the
region. We very much appreciate
the hospitality that Djiboutians
provide,” Obama said.
Obama named the base a
critical facility and extraordinarily
significant to the U.S. role in
the Horn of Africa. He said he is
thankful to Guelleh for agreeing to
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Ongoing fleet
renewal and
expansion at
Kenya Airways

2. Wassupafrica02
East 3 Route meets business
community in Seychelles
Ongoing fleet renewal and
expansion at Kenya Airways
The now visible East3Route
organization within the Southern
African Community comprised
of KwaZulu Natal of South Africa,
Swaziland, Mozambique, and
the Seychelles met the business
community in Seychelles last
week on the sidelines of the 2014
Carnaval International de Victoria
in Seychelles. The catch phrase
for that day's seminar was "One
Seminar Four Countries - a Wealth
of Opportunities" as the four
countries came together to open
doors for the business community
of the region.
It was Alain St.Ange, the
Seychelles Minister responsible
for Tourism and Culture, who had
the pleasure to welcome everyone
to Seychelles for this meeting that
also showed the way in the spirit of
cooperation.
Minister St.Ange retraced
the path taken for the Seychelles
to be admitted by South Africa
KwaZulu Natal, Swaziland, and
Mozambique into the East3Route
organization. Minister Alain
St.Angecongratulated the solidarity
Kenya Airways (KQ) received
their second B777-300ER aircraft,
joining the sister ship which a few
months ago was put into service
to Guangzhou, China, after being
named “Masai Mara” by President
Uhuru Kenyatta in a colorful
ceremony at Jomo Kenyatta
International Airport at the time.
Both aircraft are configured
in a two class cabin layout with
overall 400 seats in both Premier
Class and Economy class. Unlike
other new aircraft joining the fleet
of Kenya Airways, this particular
B777 has been leased from
GECAS on a long term basis
and will be deployed on flights
to the Far East from June
onwards. Kenya Airways
is also still due to receive
a further 5 Boeing B787-
8 Dreamliners this year
amid reports that new VAT
regulations threaten to rip
the financial heart out of
the national airline with an
estimated tax bill of over 14
billion Kenya Shillings for
the new acquisitions.
Delegates at the
ongoing 3rd AFRAA
Convention for Aviation
Suppliers and Stakeholders in
Nairobi have broadly condemned
Kenya’s taxation on the national
airline as it plays into the hands
of competitors in Africa but in
particular competitors from the
Gulf region, where taxes on their
national airlines are unheard of.
Said one Kenyan delegate at the
AFRAA conference on condition of
anonymity: “If these taxes are not
reversed it will mean that KQ has
to recover the added expenses
through higher ticket cost. The
Kenya government is a shareholder
intheairlinewithabout30percent.
They have two board members on
behind the East3Route concept
initiated by former President
Nelson Mandela of South Africa,
H.E. the King of Swaziland, and
President Chisomo of Mozambique
and said that it was the duty of
each of the four countries to now
continue to build on the foundation
initially set by the three heads of
states.
Sherin Naiken, the CEO of
the Seychelles Tourism Board,
addressed the gathered business
community from the four partner
countries saying that the trade
opportunities were endless. A DVD
showcasing trading opportunities
in Seychelles, South Africa
KwaZulu Natal, Swaziland, and
Mozambique were presented by
the Investment Bureau of each
of the four partner countries. Mr.
Sadha Naidoo, the Board Chairman
of the Tourism KwaZulu-Natal of
South Africa, was next to take to
the podium highlighting again on
trade possibilities that was being
showcased.
Mr. Naidoo spoke about the
work being done to link Durban,
Mozambique, and Seychelles by
regular cruise ship calls and also by
cargo ships. Mr. Naidoo announced
that plans were underway for
KwaZulu Natal of South Africa and
Seychelles to also stage a Durban to
Seychelles Yacht Race. The business
community meeting between the
four partner countries then took an
interactive approach with an open
dialogue between representatives
of the four partner countries.
The meeting was considered to
have been a real success.
Eturbo News
the Kenya Airways board. They
have all approved the growth plan
of the airline under Plan Mawingo.
There is something seriously
wrong with those people in the
same government when they then
add such taxes on the airline, taxes
competitors do not have to pay.
Selling Kenya is already hard. If
the fares rise, it could mean that
less passengers than projected will
travel with KQ and if that is the
case the entire growth scenario, all
the upbeat forecasts, will deflate.
AFRAA has been at the forefront
of fighting for member airlines to
have African governments stop
using airlines as cash cows.
In fact, airlines are performing
a vital service to connect Africa
within because our road and rail
network is either poor or simply
not there where it is needed. It is
time our members of parliament
give up their lavish lifestyles which
has turned them into parasites and
focus on serving the nation again.
“We’ve got enough issues to
sort out and not need a whole
extra lot of problems those fellows
created for the country. Like with
tourism in general, they did not
listen and now our good fortunes
are gone over high taxes and lack
of funding for promotion. Do
The Seychelles Arts Festival returned for its
second edition with twenty four sculptures
and artists combined with twenty four
photographers lined up in the grounds of the
National Cultural Centre in Victoria for the second edition of Arts Fair held May
2-3, 2014.
The Arts Fair which is officially cemented in the National Arts Council
calendar of events, showcased a dynamic and inter disciplinary pool of
different forms of arts and new opportunities of discovering new artistic
talents and creative expressions. The highlight was a new brand, “Mavrik,”
a local appellation created by Seychellois artist Cindy Socrate, together with
her counterparts. Anne Roselness surfaced with a fascinating creation of
glass painting. National Arts Council said this edition was an ideal platform
for artists to indulge in daily work of the Council. Jimmy Savy, Chief Executive
Officer of National Arts Council said work of the council “should remain visible
to the general public". This edition of Arts Fair was offset with pouring rain,
discouraging mass visitors.
However it did not discourage artistes, sculptures, photographers, poets
and musicians to come down in numbers embracing the unpredicted weather
and sell their art works. Despite much enthusiasm among the National Arts
Council team, second edition of Arts Fair felt short of becoming a thrilling
success. This event was also the opportunity for Minister Alain St.Ange, the
Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture to meet the Chairperson of the
different Creative Arts Associations and to discuss the opening of the Arts
Gallery in the National Cultural Centre. Minister St.Ange has agreed to meet the
artists in the coming month to set the dye for the Official Opening of the Arts
Gallery which will also house the National Collection of paintings presently
being kept in storage. The Minister toured all the exhibits accompanied by Mr.
Jimmy Savy, the CEO of the National Arts Council and the Chairpersons of the
different Creative Arts Associations.
Eturbo News
Seychelles second
edition Arts Fair
celebrates creative
expressions
they want to destroy our aviation
industry, too? What sort of country
do they think we will have if this
continues?” Another delegate
pointed to the almost inevitable
comparison with major African
rival Ethiopian Airlines saying:
“The Ethiopians must be laughing
their heads off over such reports. If
this VAT bill sticks as it now is our
government and parliament have
become unwitting supporters of
ET over KQ, but really, I don’t think
they even have the capacity to
understand what they were doing,
understand the consequences and
medium and long term damage this
does to aviation in Kenya.”
According to media releases
seen did the Chairman of Kenya
Airways say that this was the
second of overall 10 new aircraft
KQ expects to receive this year,
after taking delivery a few weeks
ago of their first B787-8, but
considering the inevitable added
tax burden, it will no doubt be a
mixed feeling for the airline, proud
on one side of the accomplishments
and a lot poorer in cash on the
other side unless parliament at last
sees their folly and corrects it.
By Prof. Dr. Wolfgang
H. Thome, ETN Africa
Correspondent
MONDAY | MAY 12, 2014

3. T
he economy of Burundi is
predominately agricultural
with 90% of the labor
force dependent on subsistence
agriculture. The main cash crop
is coffee which accounts for 80%
of the foreign exchange earnings.
Coffee processing is the largest
state owned enterprise in terms
of income. Burundi is the largest
banana market in Africa. There
is potential wealth in petroleum,
nickel, copper, gold and other
natural resources.
INVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Burundi offers a promising venue
for investment. The government
is currently registering demands
of investors willing to develop
hotels and other attractions.
Burundi is undergoing economic
transformation following the end of
protracted wars, and is a member
of the East African Community. The
government is working towards
public sector reforms and creating
an attractive environment for
private investments. Potential
wealth in petroleum, nickel, copper,
and other natural resources is
being explored. Burundi is a
good place to do business. This
can be demonstrated from the
improvements in the real GDP
growth of the country. Energy
remains the major sector for
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Democratic Republic of Congo,
and Tanzania. The topography of
Burundi is dominated by hills and
mountains, with a steep plateau
and a plain. Burundi climate
is mainly equatorial in nature.
The climatic conditions of the
country determine the expansion
of a diverse range of Burundi’s
flora and fauna. Burundi’s rivers
form important features of the
geography of Burundi. The chief
natural resources of the country
include uranium, gold, tungsten etc.
THE POWER OF CULTURE
The history and culture of Burundi
are intermingled together. It
includes the culture of the Hutu
people who were mostly interested
in agriculture. The Hutus come to
this country in the 11th century
followed by the Tutsis in the 14th
century. Burundi Culture thus gets
enriched by the contribution of all
these ethnic groups. The beehive
style huts show that the rural life is
quite structured. The instruments,
weapons and various other things
that are kept in the museum offer
a detailed understanding of the
Burundi Culture. Most of the best-
studied Burundian culture was tied
to the royal court and centered on
music and dance that extolled the
virtues of kingship. The second-
largest town in Burundi, Gitega, has
a national museum that is small but
very educational.
SWITZERLAND IN AFRICA
Burundi is one of the considerable
African countries that provide
excellent holiday opportunities
for all kind of travelers. The
geographical position of Burundi in
theheartofAfricaanditswonderful
landscapes are making the country
a real paradise which is sometimes
called “The SWITZERLAND IN
AFRICA.” Every year thousands of
visitors visit this African country as
it has a distinctive mysticism in it.
Eating as well as accommodations
options are pretty good and
well scattered in Burundi. The
breathtaking landscapes, Savannah
forests and the various tourist
attractions make Burundi a
preferred destination of the
travelers. The soft and temperature
climate in Burundi as well as the
variety of its geographical structure
are making the country the best
place for holidays and relaxation.
stars stand for the National motto
of Burundi which is “Unity, Work,
and Progress”. The color of White
epitomizes peace when Green
investments. Opportunities exist in
the education sector wherein there
is need of primary and secondary
schools. Tea and Coffee are the
main drivers of the growth and
has the potential to provide good
business incentive to the investors.
NATIONAL FLAG
The Burundi Flag is crafted with a
white ‘X’ sized cross that separates
the flag into four segments. Both
of the left side and right side of the
Burundi National flag are green
while the upper part and bottom
portion are tinged with red color. In
the central part of the National Flag
BurundiBeckons Investors
Some of the famous
Burundi tourist attractions
are mentioned below:
»» Chutes de la Kagera
»» Kibabi Hot Springs
»» Lake Tanganyika
»» Rusizi National Park
»» Ruvubu National Park
»» Makamba Nature Reserve
»» Karera Falls
»» Rusizi National Park
»» Bururi Natural Reserve
»» Saga Beach
»» Rwihinda Lake Natural Reserve
ofBurundiawhitecircledwellsona
white cross. In this circle that three
red stars of six-tip are depicted
which are surrounded by green
borders. These stars are positioned
in a triangular arrangement. These stands for optimism.
NATIONAL COAT OF ARMS
The Coat of Arms of Burundi,
adopted in 1966, consists of a
shield surrounded by three spears.
On the shield is the motto of the
nation, as well as the head of a lion.
Behind the shield there are three
crossed traditional African spears.
Under the shield the national motto
of Burundi appears Unité, Travail,
Progrès (“Unity, Work, Progress”).
NATURAL FEATURES
A completely landlocked country,
Burundi is bordered by the
MONDAY | MAY 12, 2014

4. TRAVEL&tourism 07
T
anzania is an African country with
many tourist attractions. Because of its
natural exquisiteness, it is flattering as
one of the most popular tourist spots in the
world. In addition to the wild life sanctuaries
in the north, there are many more sights
Tanzania has to proffer to the tourists.
More than 44 per cent of Tanzania’s land
area is sheltered with game reserves and
national parks. There are 16 national parks,
29 game reserves, 40 controlled conservation
areas and marine parks.
Visiting Tanzania for Wildlife and Nature
safaris assures you of a “once in a lifetime”
experience, unlike no matter what you have
came across before, due to its rich Biodiversity.
It will get you a feel of a genuine and active
adventure filled with fun, like Climbing Mount
Kilimanjaro.
You can also get the option of an Indian
Ocean Beach Vacation in the Island of Zanzibar
and Pemba (the Spice Island), Mafia Island or
the Coastal shores of Mainland.
Over the past 20 years, Tanzania has
emerged to be one of Africa’s most lively
and admired travel destinations. With
twelve National Parks, seven game reserves,
forest reserves and the famous Ngorongoro
Conservation Area, Tanzania offers more
diversity in protected habitat than any other
country in Africa.
With lions, elephants, giraffes and
dramatically beautiful landscape, endless
white sand beaches overlooking the stunning
Indian Ocean, and the most fascinating blend
of cultures from Maasai warriors to Arab
traders, Tanzania is one of the most exciting
destinations in the world.
Tanzania is a country with countless
attractions and several important tourist
destinations. Explore the Serengeti National
Park, famed for its annual migration when
more than six million wild beasts, Zebra and
Gazelles march in one direction as one group
in search of fresh grazing.
You can discover unique opportunity
of undertaking a specialized Chimpanzee
Trekking Safari. Among one of the most
fascinating islands in Tanzania, is the 'Spice
Island' of Zanzibar. Located on the eastern
coast of Tanzania, this island also has several
historical ruins and palaces and is a vital
heritage site.
The Tallest Mountain in Africa:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro is the crown of Tanzania. Rising
abruptly from the open plains, capped by snow and
frequently fringed by clouds, it is one of Africa’s
classic images. At a breathtaking 19,344 feet, Mount
Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the
highest walkable summit in the world. The diameter
of its base is an incredible 40 miles. Kilimanjaro
can be climbed at any time of the year but the most
suitable times are considered to be from August to
October and January to March.
Kilimanjaro
Serengeti
Zanzibar &
The Land of
mONDAY | MAY 12, 2014

5. TRYSOMETHINGNEW 09
Makes a wonderful vegetarian meal.
Exotically spiced, offset with dried
apricots, different and delicious.
Ingredients:
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons red wine or
2 tablespoons cooking sherry
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes,
to taste
• 1 cup water (or chickpea cooking liquid)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut
into bite-size pieces (1 1/2 pounds)
• 1/4 cup diced dried apricot
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas
Smart Outsourcing Expo
Smart Outsourcing Expo is a 3 day
event being held from 15th May
to the 17th May 2014 at the Hotel
Lalit Ashok in Bangalore, India.
This event showcases products
like E Governance, R D and
Clinical research, financial services,
marketing, engineering service,
LPO and KPO etc. in the Industrial
Products industry.
When: 15-17 May 2014
Where: Hotel Lalit Ashok, Bangalore,
India
India Manufacturing
Summit
India Manufacturing Summit
2014 will serve the requirements
of the Manufacturing industry
and represent the voice of the
professionals associated with it. This
one day show will provide an ideal
platform to all the professionals and
decision makers to come under the
same roof and learn and discuss
about the latest invention and issues
in the Indian Manufacturing Industry.
When: 16 May 2014
Where: TBA, Mumbai, India
Utsav Exhibtion
Utsav Exhibtion is an international
exhibition for the household
consumables home supplies
industry. The event will bring
together wholesale and retail
sellers, producers, distributors, and
consumers of the exhibited goods.
This is one of the biggest trade show
in India which is being organized by
Splendour Events Incorporation.
When: 16-25 May 2014
Where: College of Agriculture Ground,
Pune, India
India International
Education It Expo
India International Education It
Expo is a 2 day event being held
from 17th May to the 18th May 2014
at the Hotel Gulmor in Ludhiana,
India. This event showcases
products like educational services
and products to be exhibited by
education, employment immigration
consultants and Service Providers
etc. in the Education Training
industry.
When: 17-18 May 2014
Where: Hotel Gulmor, Ludhiana, India
Kerala Agri Food Pro
Kerala Agri Food Pro is a 4 day
event being held from 18th May to
the 21st May 2014 at the Jawaharlal
Nehru Stadium in Kochi, India.
This event showcases products
like various products and services
related to the food processing,
agriculture to be exhibited by
food processors, traders, farmers,
development organizations and
other interested parties etc. in the
Agriculture Forestry industry.
When: 18-21 May 2014
Where: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium,
Kochi, India
Roof India
With the thematic focus on the roof
construction system, Roof India will
hold a display of an extensive range
of products and services. It will stand
out as a connective ground for the
world class exhibitors and high end
users. The exhibitors will showcase
roofing systems, achitectural
cladding, facade engineering, roof
waterproofing, pre-engineered
buildings, spaceframes and more.
When: 16-18 May 2014
Where: Chennai Trade Convention
Centre, Chennai, India
upcoming
If a man is unable to wipe out his own tendency to
anger, how can he criticize anyone for the lack of ability
in controlling themselves?
THOUGHT OF
THE WEEK
Moroccan Chickpeas and Sweet Potatoes
African Cuisine
1. What's the time?
Quelle heure est-il?
2. Help me, please!
Aidez-moi, s'il vous plaît!
3. I'm sick.
Je suis malade
4. Can I use your phone?
Puis-je utiliser votre téléphone?
5. Do you accept credit cards?
Acceptez-vous les cartes de
credit?
Handy French
Kenya shares Lake Victoria, the
world's second largest fresh water
lake, with Tanzania and Uganda.
 It is the only independent
state in the world that lies
entirely above 4,593 feet
in elevation. Lesotho has
the highest lowest point
(4593 ft) in the world.
 Villages of Lesotho can
only be reached by riding
horses, trekking or by
flying light aircrafts.
 Over 80% of the country
is 1,800 metres above sea
level.
 Lesotho underwent seven
years of military rule after
which its constitutional
government was restored.
 Lesotho is made up of
30,355 sq km of land, and
has no major water body.
 Citizens aged 15 and
above can read and write.
 Lesotho exports wool,
mohair, clothing, and
footwear with one of Levi's
jeans manufacturing
facilities located right
there.
 In January 1998, Lesotho
acquired various royalties
by selling water to South
Africa on completion of a
major hydropower. Lesotho
is proud to be producing
around 90% of its own
electrical power needs.
 The official currency is
HIDDEN INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT LESOTHO
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted in a dry skillet
Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the onion,
garlic, ginger, and wine or sherry.
2. Cover and sweat over low heat for 5 minutes.
3. Add the cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and red
pepper flakes and cook, uncovered, 1 minute
longer.
4. Add the water or chickpea cooking liquid, salt,
sweet potatoes, and apricots.
5. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until the
sweet potatoes are just tender, about 15
minutes.
6. Add the chickpeas, raisins, and lemon juice.
7. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5
minutes, until the chickpeas are hot.
8. Add the sliced almonds.
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 Controls Diabetes
 Reduces Cholesterol Level
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Why to add
Turmeric
to your meal???
picture of the week
The veteran
film lyricist,
director, screen
writer, producer
and poet, Shri
Gulzar with the
Dadasaheb
Phalke Award
2013, presented
by the President,
Shri Pranab
Mukherjee, at the
61st National Film
Awards function,
in New Delhi

Find the path
the ‘Loti’ which can be
interchangeably used with
the South African Rand.
 In 1967, an enthralling
601-carat diamond
(Lesotho Brown) was
discovered by a Basuto
woman in the mountains
amongst others.
mONDAY | MAY 12, 2014

6. ENCOUNTER WITH EDITOR12
How the “Jasmine Revolution” brought
a new breeze of life for Tunisians
and how it is still proving as a great
milestone in economic enhancement
of the country?
The Jasmine Revolution is the
international name of what we call in
Tunisia “the Revolution for Freedom and
Dignity” which opened a new page in the
history of our country.
In addition, the Revolution
broke out against poverty and social
marginalization of a large section of
society. In other words, its economic
roots are as obvious as its political
motivations. Today, it is our priority
to win back investors’ confidence
in our national economy, offering
an atmosphere of transparency and
good governance to anyone wishing
to invest. This will help us to profile
the great economic potential of our
country and to return to growth, which
will be established this time on a solid
foundation.
It has taken almost two years for the
political parties in Tunisia to draft the
country's new constitution. How it has
opened the way to a new democratic
era three years after the uprising that
set off the Arab Spring?
The Tunisian Revolution demanded
an overhaul of the social and political
contract that organizes the life of the
nation. This has resulted in the election
of a National Constituent Assembly
in October 2011, which immediately
embarked on the difficult task of giving
the country a new constitution able to
reflect its aspirations for democracy.
In its content, this new constitution
is comparable to those of many
democratic nations in the world. Besides
guaranteeing fundamental freedoms
and much more, it reflects a highly
developed concern over the rights of
future generations to a healthy natural
environment, for example, and good
governance of the country's natural
resources.
no choice than to succeed. Nations
It’s no surprise to see investors taking
their money to Tunisia in a bid to reap
the rewards. What exactly makes the
nation appealing for investors?
We are happy to see more investors
trusting Tunisia and participating to the
success of our democratic transition.
This trust we owe it first to the Tunisian
people’s resilience and aspiration to live
in a corruption-free environment with
better rights and freedom. Companies
will thrive in the kind of business
environment that Tunisia is offering,
because every citizen became a watchdog
and curbing corruption has become a
priority for our government.
What action plan does your
government is undertaking to
increase the economic contribution of
the community?
My government has taken all the
indispensable steps to improving the
business environment through attractive
fiscal measures, anti-corruption policies
and a streamline of administrative
process which will decrease the red tape.
By the end of the year we are hoping to
divide by two the time needed to open a
business which will ultimately provide
a flourishing and stimulating business
environment where companies will find
every service they need.
Historically, Tunisia has maintained
commercial relation principally with
Europe and that dependency has not
been to the advantage of our country. As
prime responsible for foreign relation
policies I have led effort to diversify our
relation with other countries and more
specifically with Africa, India and South
America.
How the government is tackling the
job crisis being faced by the “Graduate
unemployed youth”?
The job crisis faced by graduate
unemployed is principally explained
by a disconnection between academia
and the business world and the lack of
business opportunities. Our government
is currently looking into strategies to
develop vocational training and connect
businesses with universities in order to
have a better match and understanding
of the kind of skills needed on the market.
We aim to encourage young
promoters, and innovative start-ups, by
facilitating funding for micro projects.
We know that helping to unleash the
creative potential of the youth and invest
in transforming those ideas into project
will create jobs.
The Tunisian youth has an
extraordinary capacity to dare and in
economy, daring is actually what we need.
Tunisia has been showing greater
interest in the ITEC Programmes
of Government of India. How do
you think these programmes will
support and transform the phase of
development in the country?
Since 2011, a number of Tunisians
had the unique opportunity to take
ITEC trainings in India and we already
witnessing the added-value of these new
skills brought back to our country.
We would like to increase the
number of trainees and strengthen our
bilateral relation because we believe that
India is the best model that can share
with us how to turn around Tunisia’s
economy, how to boost the high tech
sector and how to sustain our newly born
democracy.
Tunisia has successfully accomplished to approve a new, progressive constitution. The President feels
proud of its progressive constitution which is the first in the Arab and Muslim World to guarantee freedom of
conscience. In an exclusive interview to Indo Africa Times, the President of the Republic of Tunisia H.E Mr.
Moncef Marzouki highlighted the action plan of the government in improving the business environment.
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