Emir Ayedi Shares Insights on the Future of Tunisian Young Leaders at Cjd Talks 2024
At the Cjd Talks 2024, Emir Ayedi, 26, entrepreneur and Vice President of Wallah We Can, shared his reflections on the present and future of young Tunisian leaders in the face of economic, cultural, and social mutations.
Wallah We Can: Transforming Youth into Entrepreneurs
Wallah We Can is not a charity organization, but rather a talent incubator aiming to transform young people from regions into entrepreneurs capable of solving local problems.
Entrepreneurship in Tunisia: A Nuanced Assessment
Entrepreneurship in Tunisia presents both positive and negative aspects, like everywhere else. Among the major challenges are difficulties related to digitalization, an area where human potential is immense. Besides digitalization, Ayedi identifies two other crucial issues: infrastructure and legislation.
Tunisia's Strengths
Despite the challenges, Tunisia has several advantages:
- Solidarity: Strong family and friend ties constitute a significant advantage.
- Strategic Positioning: Tunisia's geographical location as a gateway to Africa and its proximity to Europe represents a non-negligible asset.
- Education: The Tunisian education system provides a solid foundation for developing valuable skills, particularly in engineering and other high-added-value fields.
Weaknesses to Improve
However, Tunisia must also address major weaknesses:
- Bureaucracy and Red Tape: These archaic obstacles hinder the country's development.
- Access to Technologies: The lack of access to innovative technological tools, such as drones, hinders innovation and growth.
- Financial System: The classical economic model, which is not conducive to risk-taking investments, slows down economic development.
Consequences of Weaknesses
These weaknesses prevent the emergence of young entrepreneurial talents capable of making a difference. These young talents often turn to foreign countries, where they can fulfill their potential, depriving Tunisia of their valuable contributions.
Young People's Awareness
Fortunately, young Tunisians are increasingly aware of environmental challenges and their responsibility in consuming fossil fuels. A change in behavior and habits is underway.
Need for a Favorable Ecosystem
It is crucial to create an attractive ecosystem that allows young people to develop innovative technological solutions for the benefit of their country and the world.
Intergenerational Complementarity: A Key to Success
The current generational conflict hinders the optimization of potential. The complementarity between adults' experience and young people's technological agility is essential for succeeding in the economic, social, and cultural mutation that Tunisia is undergoing.
Ayedi concluded his intervention by emphasizing the importance of intergenerational collaboration and creating an environment favorable to entrepreneurship, allowing young Tunisians to flourish and contribute to a better future for their country.
