Tarak Mekki

Tunisian businessman and politician

Tarak Mekki - Leaders & Politicians born 1958
Born

1958
68 years ago

Died
Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Tunisia

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A prominent businessman and politician in Tunisia, contributed to the political landscape following the Arab Spring. Served as a member of the Tunisian Constituent Assembly, playing a role in drafting the new constitution. Focused on economic reforms and business development in post-revolution Tunisia, fostering a new environment for investments and entrepreneurship.

Served as a member of the Tunisian Constituent Assembly

Contributed to the drafting of a new constitution

Promoted economic reforms in Tunisia

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