The Tunisian University is an essential foundation for modern development

Abstract

Whatever the prevailing economic system, the private economic institution plays a fundamental role in the overall development. However, this role differs from one economic system to the next, due to the different objectives to be achieved by this institution and the tasks assigned to it. Therefore, many countries are now turning to the small and medium enterprises as an ideal model for promoting development and investment projects in line with the requirements of the new economic system, which is known to some as economic activity, which depends on simple means and tools that deal with the nature of their investment activities and production volume. The Tunisian education system follows a model adopted from the French, where technical and vocational skills are prioritized over thinking creatively and analytically. Starting from primary school, students are expected to memorize a vast amount of material, measured only by their performance on standardized exams; a high number of graduates hold greater importance to the government than does say the quality of the education that they receive. The result is a generation of educated youth whose technical skills are not complemented by such “soft” skills as communication, time management and initiative taking. Education should offer to those who choose to start their own companies the business and management skills required for this purpose. However, entrepreneurship should not be considered a mere tool of creating new companies. Rather, it is an attitude that can be a valuable asset in the daily and professional life of every citizen