Tarak Mekki
Tunisian businessman and politician
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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