The Tunisian Rural and Agricultural Chains of Employment (TRACE) Program is dedicated to creating jobs, particularly for women and youth, by supporting growth and innovation in Tunisia’s agri-food sector. TRACE has four components that i) address the skills gap in the agri-food labor market through targeted training provided by the Nexus Skills & Jobs for Youth Project; ii) provide financial and technical support to small producers, SMEs, and producer organizations in six governorates through entrepreneurship support projects in the governorates of Beja, Gabès, Jendouba, Kairouan, Kef, and Siliana; iii) support the introduction of innovative agri-finance and agri-insurance products; and iv) promote policy reforms that lead to a strengthened business enabling environment for the agri-food sector.
Tunisia Economic Resilience & Inclusion (TERI)
About TRACE (Tunisian Rural and Agricultural Chain of Employment)
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Nexus Aligns Skills with Jobs in Tunisia’s Agri-Food Sector
The Nexus initiative strengthens skills alignment and employment opportunities in Tunisia’s agri-food sector by linking vocational training with private sector demand.
Strengthening Rural Jobs and Resilience in Tunisia
TRACE is helping rural communities in Tunisia access jobs and income through context-responsive solutions. By supporting value chains, investing in local ecosystems, and promoting inclusive employment — especially for women and youth — TRACE is turning local potential into real economic opportunity.
Ecomarc boosts the circular economy in Tunisia with the support of the TRACE ...
The TRACE Northwest Project continues to support innovative initiatives with a high-potential for job creation. An excellent example of such initiatives is Ecomarc, a trailblazing producer that recycles used coffee, including spent coffee from capsules, to produce delicious and healthy mushrooms. The individualized coaching and substantial financial assistance provided by TRACE has supported Ecomarc to expand production and create multiple formal jobs.
Nexus Skills & Jobs For Youth: Empowering Women & Youth In Tunisia
Explore how the World Bank and the TERI Umbrella Program are empowering Tunisia's women and youth by aligning skills training with private sector needs in the agricultural sector.
New Stories of TRACE’s Impact and Innovation
The TV show We are with you (‘Ahna Maak’) has released four more episodes, highlighting the remarkable journeys of additional TRACE beneficiaries in the governorates of Gabes, Beja, and Kairouan. These episodes share the compelling stories of rural entrepreneurs who, with the help of TRACE's technical and financial assistance, have grown their businesses and generated employment opportunities within their communities.
Sweet Like Honey: Hanen's Success Story
Following her application to the TRACE-ENDA project, Hanen was able to develop her organic beekeeping business to new heights. Find out more on how the TRACE grant allowed her to increase her production fourfold, create employment opportunities in her region, and significantly improve her revenue and financial resilience.
TRACE on Local Television
The three TRACE projects, which provide local agri-businesses with technical and financial assistance, continue to make a positive impact and have caught the attention of the local media. The popular TV show We are with you (‘Ahna Maak’) recently produced four episodes showcasing over a dozen TRACE recipients in the governorates of Gabes, Jendouba, and Kairouan. You can follow the links below to watch the inspiring stories of rural entrepreneurs who have successfully developed their businesses and are creating jobs for their communities.
In Kairouan, the Prepared Bird Gets the Snail
Having secured financing via the TRACE-UTSS program, Samiha was able to successfully develop her heliculture business by acquiring specialized equipment and following management courses. Since then, her business venture has had tremedously positive impact - creating more than 7 full-time jobs and an additional twenty seasonal opportunities.
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