The Confederation of Citizen Enterprises of Tunisia (CONECT) organized in collaboration with the Tunis Stock Exchange (TSE) a seminar entitled "Access to finance of SMEs in Tunisia” held on the 5th of May at TSE headquarters.

During the seminar, a survey company considered the results of a study commissioned by the CONECT on perception of SMEs within the business climate in general.
The survey reported a negative perception of different factors handicapping the access of SMEs to finance.

Meanwhile, two panels have furnished the seminar. A first panel indicated the issue of funding for operational needs and investment, and a second one contained on the internationalization of SMEs.
On the sidelines of the seminar, TSE and CONECT signed a partnership agreement in order to organize forums and events, particularly in interior regions, for the promotion of the financial market to companies.