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For centuries, gold served as the cornerstone of the global monetary system, providing a tangible anchor for currency and offering stability in international finance. By linking currency to a finite, valuable resource, the gold standard constrained governments' ability to print money arbitrarily and limited potential economic manipulations. However, in a pivotal moment in 1971, President Richard Nixon made a transformative decision to end the United States' commitment to the gold standard, severing the dollar's direct convertibility to gold and reshaping the global financial landscape. The Path to Abandoning the Gold Standard The United States' departure from the gold standard in 1971 was the culmination of years of growing pressure. Under the Bretton Woods system, established in 1944, the U.S. dollar was pegged to gold at a fixed rate of $35 per ounce, with other major currencies pegged to the dollar. This system allowed foreign governments to exchange their dollar res...

 As a consultant working closely with IT companies, I’ve seen how Europe’s economic difficulties are impacting businesses here. For years, Tunisia has been a trusted partner for European companies, particularly in France, Italy and Germany, where they have relied on Tunisian talent for cost-effective IT services. However, Europe is now facing serious economic challenges, including slow growth, high inflation, and reduced consumer spending, which are starting to affect Tunisia, especially in terms of IT employment. Europe’s struggles are real. The European Central Bank has reported that inflation is high, growth is stagnant, and political uncertainty continues to create hesitation among businesses. As a result, European companies are cutting costs and putting many non-essential projects on hold, including IT services. This has led to a significant drop in demand for the kind of services Tunisian companies provide. From my perspective, having worked with several clients and friends i...

After seven years of operations, Jumia E-Services recently announced its decision to exit Tunisia by the end of the year. This move is part of a broader strategy to focus on markets with strong growth potential and to improve profitability. As someone who follows the dynamics of e-commerce in Africa, I couldn’t help but wonder: why did Jumia, a major player in African e-commerce, decide to leave Tunisia? The reasons behind Jumia’s exit are rooted in a combination of internal challenges, management missteps, and specific conditions of the Tunisian market. In an interview with Reuters, Jumia's CEO, Francis Dufay, said the Tunisian market no longer aligned with the company's broader strategic goals. Tunisia accounted for only 2.7% of Jumia’s global orders—a figure that just wasn’t substantial enough for a company operating at such a large scale across Africa. The decision to refocus on higher-growth markets like Egypt, Nigeria, and Kenya is part of a strategy to curb the successiv...

  شعبة الإقتصاد و التصرف في الثانوي كانت دايما موضوع نقاش. الهدف الرئيسي من الشعبة هاذي هو باش تعطي للتلامذة معرفة أساسية في النظريات الإقتصادية و مبادئ التصرف، وتساعدهم على تطوير مهارات في التحليل الاقتصادي والإدارة. صحيح إن الرؤية هاذي تبدو إيجابية وضرورية، خاصة في عالمنا اليوم اللي يتسم بالعولمة وتزايد أهمية الفهم الاقتصادي  والإداري، لكن الواقع يبين أن الشعبة هاذي تعاني من برشا مشاكل اللي تخلي فعاليتها موضع تساؤل. أساس ضعيف في المواد الأساسية أول سبب هو إن الأغلبية اللي تختار شعبة الإقتصاد و التصرف يكون عندهم ضعف في المواد الأساسية كيما الفرنسية و الرياضيات. المواد هاذي هي الأساس للنجاح الأكاديمي في برشا مجالات. الضعف في الفرنسية يعطل التلامذة في فهم النصوص المعقدة و التعبير على أفكارهم بوضوح، و الضعف في الرياضيات يصعب عليهم فهم المفاهيم الإقتصادية و القيام بالحسابات اللازمة. النتيجة هي إنهم يصعب عليهم متابعة البرنامج الدراسي و يؤثر على أدائهم الأكاديمي و يهبط معنوياتهم. خيارات محدودة و غياب الإهتمام ثاني سبب هو إن برشا تلامذة يختاروا شعبة الإقتصاد و التصرف مش من حب أو إخت...

En avril 2023, j'ai entamé un nouveau voyage : j'ai commencé à courir. Ma première tentative a été pour le moins difficile—je pouvais à peine gérer 3 kilomètres. Il est vite devenu évident que je manquais de technique et de compréhension de la course, ce qui contribuait à ma fatigue et à mes difficultés. Pour m'améliorer, j'ai commencé à lire sur la course à pied. J'ai découvert que plusieurs facteurs pouvaient influencer l'expérience d'un coureur, en particulier pour les débutants. L'un des éléments les plus cruciaux que j'ai appris était l'allure. Courir à une allure appropriée peut significativement affecter l'endurance et réduire la fatigue. Il était éclairant de réaliser que maintenir une allure stable et gérable était la clé pour apprécier la course et minimiser l'épuisement. Credit: pixabay.com Un autre facteur crucial pour les coureurs débutants est le choix des chaussures. Des chaussures adaptées sont essentielles car, en tant qu...

In April 2023, I embarked on a new journey: I started running. My first attempt was challenging, to say the least—I could barely manage 3 kilometers. It quickly became evident that I lacked the proper technique and understanding of running, which contributed to my fatigue and struggles. To improve, I began reading about running. I discovered that several factors could influence a runner's experience, particularly for beginners. One of the most crucial elements I learned about was pace. Running at the right pace can significantly affect endurance and reduce fatigue. It was enlightening to realize that maintaining a steady, manageable pace was key to enjoying the run and minimizing exhaustion. source:  pixabay.com Another critical factor for beginner runners is the choice of shoes. Proper footwear is essential because, as a novice, your muscles are not yet strong enough to handle the stress of running. Wearing the wrong shoes can lead to inflammation and injuries. I learned that it...