CLDP led franchising workshops in Algeria and Tunisia from September 18-26, 2017. In Algeria, CLDP organized introductory workshops on the concept of franchising, led by international franchising experts, in Setif on September 18 and in Oran on September 20. In Tunisia, CLDP led an introductory workshop on franchising on September 25, and a meeting of the Franchise Business Club on September 26. Both Tunisia workshops are being co-organized with AC Franchise. CLDP's franchise programming in Algeria and Tunisia is part of an effort to promote entrepreneurship and economic development, funded by the U.S. Department of State's Middle East Partnership Initiative.