Radio town halls broadcast on Shems FM and Sabra FM

This month AAM partnered with two leading radio stations in Tunisia to produce town halls connecting audiences, experts and civil society leaders across the country.

Click here to view a photo gallery from both town halls

The first town hall, produced in partnership with Shems FM - a popular Tunis based radio station - connected Tunisians from the interior governorate of Kasserine with the coastal governorate of Sfax to examine the creation of new political parties ahead of the next election, the shift in political attitudes, and how citizens are evaluating the candidates.

Panelists included:

• Nabil Ben Ammo: Founder and CEO of political polling firm “Emeraude”
• Nabil Smida: Political Sociologist and honorary president of AMNESTY Tunisia
• Habib Marsit: Professor of politics and sociology at the University of Tunis

Click here to listen to a clip about voter frustration and the upcoming elections

The second town hall, produced in partnership with Radio Sabra FM - a community radio station based in the interior governorate of Kairouan – brought together local women, business leaders and politicians to discuss the progress of female entrepreneurship in the region, and the challenges that still face women trying to start their own businesses.

Click here to watch a clip discussing stereotypes of women business owners

Click here to watch a clip discussing the lack of skilled labor and work ethic in Kairouan

Panelists included:

• Mohamed Ali Alhidi: Director of the Tunisian Bank for Solidarity in Kairouan
• Fawzi Almastiri: Civil Society leader at "Kairawanyoun" organization
• Lamjed Sabri: Director of Employment for the government of Kairouan
• Attaher Alissawi: Economist at the Industry Promotion Agency in Kairouan

Click here to watch a clip about the lack of infrastructure to encourage entrepreneurship in the interior regions

Click here to see participant responses to the town hall

AAM believes that high-quality journalism has the power to promote the free exchange of ideas, foster critical thinking, and empower self-governing citizens worldwide. We partner with leading channels throughout the United States, Middle East, North Africa and South Asia to produce a range of international affairs programming that educates, informs, and inspires. Learn more »