Meet a member of the team!

We are delighted to highlight Mr. Walid Gaddas, MSM country coordinator for Tunisia. He shares his professional and personal passions and a heartfelt message for the trainees currently participating in the mobility program.

Mr. Walid Gaddas, Managing Director of STECIA International and the country coordinator for MOBILISE in Tunisia, has varied interests and deep expertise. His professional pursuits are centered around entrepreneurship, value chain development, and access to market. These areas reflect his commitment to fostering economic growth and creating sustainable business opportunities.

Outside of his professional life, Mr. Gaddas enjoys sports such as tennis and football and finds pleasure in the simple joy of watching movies.

Mr. Gaddas describes his involvement with the MOBILISE project as an incredible experience, marked by fast progress and high motivation from both national partners and students. He has greatly appreciated working with the MSM and AERES teams, noting the swift implementation of the project and the enthusiastic support from various stakeholders. He extends his gratitude to national partners such as ISA-CM,CSFPA Chott Meriem, LSFPAAV Bouchrik, SMU-MSB, and AVFA, along with the students and all stakeholders, for their invaluable contributions to the project's success in Tunisia.

To the trainees currently in the Netherlands, Mr. Gaddas offers inspiring advice. He encourages them to immerse themselves in the Dutch agriculture and culture, and to build a professional network that will be beneficial upon their return to their home countries. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging this experience to develop business opportunities with Dutch counterparts and to consider future travels to the Netherlands.

Looking ahead, Mr. Gaddas and his team are actively preparing a post-return program aimed at providing students with the best possible opportunities for career development and entrepreneurship. This initiative underscores his commitment to ensuring that the trainees' international experiences translate into tangible benefits for their future endeavours.

Thank you, Mr. Walid Gaddas, for your dedication and contributions to the MOBILISE project!