The Tunisian Textile and Clothing Federation (FTTH) successfully concluded its annual congress which was held on Saturday July 15, 2023 at the El Mouradi Palace Sousse hotel.
This national FTTH congress is the flagship annual event for the textile and clothing sector in Tunisia, which brings together industry members, experts and key decision-makers each year to discuss the challenges and the future of the industry. textiles in Tunisia.
Under the theme “From wire to the future: building a sustainable, united, responsible and economically viable industry”, the 2023 FTTH congress is the first to be held since the advent of the pandemic. of COVID-19. This edition was marked by the participation of more than 600 present between business leaders in the sector, partners and guests of honor.
During this fruitful congress, the federation highlighted the state of play of the sector, the main achievements of the federation during the last 5 years, as well as its vision on the new orientations and measures to be taken for a sustainable growth of the Tunisian textile industry.
Several key economic personalities and nationally renowned experts also spoke on the key themes, focusing in particular on sustainability, competitiveness, and mechanisms for accessing financing. The participants dynamically debated these topics and exchanged their respective experiences, thus identifying initiatives aimed at strengthening the Tunisian textile industry in an international context in full technological and ecological transformation.
Highlights of these interventions include:
The development of new competitive financing tools to support the growth of this sector in Tunisia, by Mr. Mouna Saied – General Delegate of the CBF
Evolution of rules of origin and the role of diplomacy in strengthening Tunisia’s position, by a panel of European Union ambassadors composed of His Excellency Mr. Marcus Cornaro- Ambassador of the European Union in Tunisia, His Excellency Mr. Fabrizio Saggio – Ambassador of Italy, His Excellency Mr. Peter Prugel – Ambassador of Germany, Mr. Michel Bauza – Director of Business France, and Mr. Nafaa Ennaifer – CEO of TFH Group and Vice-President of FTTH
Presentation of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) framework, an asset for companies to impose themselves, by Mr. Ghazi El Biche – President of the Tunisian-German Chamber (AHK Tunisia) and Managing Director of Van Laack Tunisia
Role of the chartered accountant in supporting companies for more performance, by Mr. Walid Ben Salah – President of the Order of Chartered Accountants of Tunisia
In addition to the main programming, the FTTH congress offered an exhibition highlighting through stands, the products and services of the partners and sponsors of the event.
It should be noted that one of the highlights of this congress was the election of the new executive office of the federation which focused on the following results:
The National President: Mr. Haithem Bouagila
Members of the executive office: Jalel Zayati, Tarek Haj Ali, Ghazi El Biche, Nedhir Kefi, Rym Zaryat, Rachid Zarrad, Habib Chabchoub, Nafaa Enanaifer, Mehdi Miled, Mongi Zarrad, Attila Kaman, Hassan Zarrad.
The new executive office aspires to bring a new dynamic to the FTTH which will represent and guide the Tunisian textile industry in the years to come by:
- Ensuring a favorable environment for the Textile & Clothing sector in Tunisia
Providing direct support to its members
Strengthening the image and attractiveness of the sector
“We are delighted with the results of our national congress this year”, declared Mr. Haithem Bouagila, the new president of the FTTH.
“The exchanges and initiatives put in place reinforce our determination to move the Tunisian textile industry forward in a more innovative, sustainable and competitive direction. We look forward to working with our members and various partners to achieve these common goals.”
The FTTH warmly thanks all the participants, sponsors and speakers who contributed to the success of this major national event.
This article is originally published on realites.com.tn
