CNFCE Championing Tunisian Women Entrepreneurs Across African Markets
October 6 2026 — Under the leadership of President Leila Belkhiria Jaber, the National Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs (CNFCE) reaffirmed its dedication to preparing Tunisian women entrepreneurs to access high-potential African export markets during the launch of the AfCFTA SME Booster Program. Building on institutional progress since 2020 alongside the Ministry of Commerce, the CNFCE has strategically enhanced its operational expertise in regional markets through continuous collaboration with COMESA and COMFWB.
The ceremony brought together high-level stakeholders, including:
-Mr. Samir Abid, Minister of Commerce and Export Development
-Ms. Cynthia Gnassingbé-Essonam, Director responsible for Communication and Private Sector at AfCFTA
-Mr. Thierry Béranger, Head of Trade Section at the European Economic Community (EEC)
-Mr. Zied Jaouadi, Vice-President of the UTICA International Trade Enterprises Chamber
The SME Booster initiative serves as a major milestone for Tunisian small and medium enterprises (SMEs), equipping them with the practical preparation needed to capitalize on AfCFTA trade avenues and foster stronger economic integration across Africa.
October 6 2026 — Under the leadership of President Leila Belkhiria Jaber, the National Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs (CNFCE) reaffirmed its dedication to preparing Tunisian women entrepreneurs to access high-potential African export markets during the launch of the AfCFTA SME Booster Program. Building on institutional progress since 2020 alongside the Ministry of Commerce, the CNFCE has strategically enhanced its operational expertise in regional markets through continuous collaboration with COMESA and COMFWB.
The ceremony brought together high-level stakeholders, including:
-Mr. Samir Abid, Minister of Commerce and Export Development
-Ms. Cynthia Gnassingbé-Essonam, Director responsible for Communication and Private Sector at AfCFTA
-Mr. Thierry Béranger, Head of Trade Section at the European Economic Community (EEC)
-Mr. Zied Jaouadi, Vice-President of the UTICA International Trade Enterprises Chamber
The SME Booster initiative serves as a major milestone for Tunisian small and medium enterprises (SMEs), equipping them with the practical preparation needed to capitalize on AfCFTA trade avenues and foster stronger economic integration across Africa.
