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Salma Baghdadi is a true visionary and entrepreneur who has made remarkable contributions to the startup ecosystem in Tunisia and beyond.
Her passion for innovation and unwavering dedication have left an indelible mark on the entrepreneurial landscape. Salma’s journey began as an entrepreneur, founding and leading two tech startups in Tunisia and France. Her firsthand experience as a startup founder has provided her with invaluable insights into the challenges and triumphs of building and scaling a business.
As part of Startup Tunisia, Salma plays a pivotal role in building bridges between the Tunisian startup ecosystem and international counterparts. Her tireless efforts facilitate knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the creation of meaningful partnerships.
Through her expertise and dedication, she connects Tunisian startups to global resources, networks, and opportunities, propelling them toward international success. Salma’s profound impact is felt through her involvement in designing programs that address the most urgent challenges faced by local startups. Her commitment extends to managing the Startup Act in Tunisia and collaborating on the implementation of the country’s new legal framework for startups.
Impact investment firm Acumen has confirmed that its flagship Hardest-to-Reach Initiative (H2R) has successfully raised $250 million in blended finance to expand access to clean and affordable energy across underserved regions in sub-Saharan Africa.
The OPEC Fund for International Development and the Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) have officially become members of the Alliance for Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ), reinforcing collective efforts to expand agro-industrial activity across Africa.
German development finance institution DEG (Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft) has confirmed it will commit $50 million to African Development Partners IV (ADP IV), the latest private equity vehicle managed by Development Partners International (DPI).
