13 November 2008
Tunis — The second Tunisian Economic Forum will be held on November 14 and 15, 2008 in Gammarth, North of Tunis. This major event, which is organized by the Ministry of Development and International Cooperation in partnership with the Lebanese group, "El Iktissad wa El Amaal" and the Tunisian Union of industry, commerce, and handicrafts (UTICA), will provide opportunities to highlight the sound business and investment climate prevailing in Tunisia, as well as showcasing the success stories and honoring business personalities which have made a difference in boosting investments.
To note that Tunisia has benefited from a flow of investments estimated at 40 billion dollars, during the two last years. The forum will also focus on the Tunisian financial market which has attracted several national groups and holdings, as well as prominent foreign investors (investment funds and private investors from the Gulf and other Arab countries).
Moreover, the role played by Tunisia in the Union for the Mediterranean and the possibilities it offers to foreign investors to set up business contacts with major Arab and European industrial partners, will also be discussed during this forum.
It is expected that a large number of governmental representatives, representatives from the private sector, as well as a number of Arab investment groups will take part in this event.
Tunisia's Prime Minister, Mr Mohamed Ghannouchi, will open the forum on Friday morning.
Some 500 participants from 21 countries throughout the world, will take part in this major economic event.
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