Technology opportunities in Tunisia.
It is always really good to meet and experience Tunisians especially the professionals in technology. The technology challenges that were expressed to me by Tunisians over the years are extremely difficult and unique problems that anyone in technology will find very exciting.
Simple things like online payment systems where we here in the West take for granted, becomes a challenge in Tunisia based on its closed Tunisian currency systems.
I met with Tunisian startups that created exciting online payment systems only to have the Tunisian government pass laws outlawing the technology to protect its currency. Most people in Tunisia do not have a credit card, but they all have a mobile device. The leaders of the startups said that it makes better sense to get their people on mobile payment systems, and forget credit cards, based on the closed currency system and how Tunisians pay for things differently than most other countries.
That is just a starting point of many interesting challenges, along with issues with blockchain technology to cyberattack response times.
One technology professional that worked for the Tunisian government joked that their closed currency is probably the reason why international hackers are not sending ransomware to attack his systems, he joked the hackers can’t get paid in Tunisian currency. So closed currency systems do have an advantage.
We are always solving challenges, because challenges are opportunities, and these challenges in Tunisia are being solved.
I really enjoy working with Tunisians, their positive and friendly outlook on problems makes solving them as a team so much easier and interesting. Tunisians are always opening my mind to look at challenges differently and the approach to solving them brings opportunities. I am looking forward to being back in Tunis Tunisia early this year.
References:
Reference 1: DAR BEN GACEM KAHIA
Reference 2: Wevioo
Reference 3: Kaoun
Reference 4: CrossBoundary
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