On December 13-14, CLDP, in collaboration with Ministry of Commerce of Tunisia and the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, led a workshop on franchising for 40 participants from the Tunisian private sector. The presentations focused on the information needed by investors interested in investing in franchises or in developing their own concept for the purpose of franchising. Presenters included international experts as well as local representatives from government entities and the private sector. The second day was focused on one-on-one consultations with two franchise experts for pre-selected entrepreneurs. This workshop is part of a larger CLDP franchise initiative in the Maghreb region made possible by the Middle East Partnership Initiative at the U.S. Department of State, as it is an important vector of entrepreneurship and economic development.