These outcomes reflect the expansion of partnerships with private enterprises and the scaling-up of demand-driven training across multiple regions.
Strengthening Institutional Capacity
Beyond training delivery, Nexus has supported institutional and systemic improvements.
Nine training modules—seven focused on soft skills and two technical modules on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and date valorization—were developed in consultation with private sector partners. Through structured Training-of-Trainers programs, AVFA strengthened its internal capacity to deliver continuing education aligned with agri-food enterprises’ needs.
In parallel, eleven AVFA centers have received equipment support, including agro-processing tools, greenhouse infrastructure, digital learning equipment, safety systems, and renewable energy installations. These investments are improving training conditions and operational sustainability.
Beyond AVFA, Nexus supported a comprehensive labor demand assessment conducted in close collaboration with ONEQ. The study engaged over 600 agri-food enterprises across multiple value chains, generating insights to inform skills development and improve alignment with labor market demand.
The project also contributed to the review of 32 agri-food job profiles under the Tunisian Occupational and Skills Framework (RTMC) of ANETI, supporting improved alignment between occupational standards and labor market realities.
These activities contribute to strengthening the broader skills ecosystem in Tunisia.
Expanding Public–Private Collaboration
Partnerships with four agri-food and distribution companies—Hicha Joy, Grow Tunisia, Rainbow Horticulture Tunisia, and Magasin Général—enabled co-designed training programs for newly recruited workers.
Through these partnerships, workers received targeted training aligned with company-specific needs, contributing to the 950 jobs supported under the project.
