@ARTICLE{10.21494/ISTE.OP.2022.0860, 

TITLE={Valorization of the date industry in Tunisia by combining "modern" and "traditional" knowledge and techniques: difficulties, successes and prospects}, 
  
AUTHOR={Yasmine Boughzala, Néfissa Ben Mahmoud, }, 
	
JOURNAL={Science, Technology, Development}, 
	
VOLUME={2}, 

NUMBER={Issue 1}, 
	
YEAR={2022}, 

URL={http://openscience.fr/Valorization-of-the-date-industry-in-Tunisia-by-combining-modern-and}, 
	
DOI={10.21494/ISTE.OP.2022.0860}, 
	
ISSN={2752-6879}, 
	
ABSTRACT={This article analyzes the date industry of Tunisia by highlighting the structuring of this agricultural value chain in terms of its various strategic, economic and social issues. The objective of this article is to elucidate the different impacts of these challenges on the organizations within this sector. The methodology adopted is qualitative and based on semi-directive interviews with experts in the sector. Government data has also been analyzed as secondary sources. The results showed a two-speed agricultural value chain, in this case a lack of structuring between the links in the chain despite the existence of international leadership regarding value exports, technical challenges to be met in order to be part of a more impactful global value chain, and strategic local issues around a more equitable and inclusive value chain. The challenges and prospects highlighted involve both public authorities and the various local and international stakeholders involved in this sector.}}