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The Power of AccessHamdi OsmanSenior Vice PresidentMiddle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa

Understanding Access

� Access is the force that makes all forms of interact ion and exchange possible between people, businesses and nations.

� Access is the ability to connect . It is powered by anything that makes it easier for people and businesses to connect with each other — whether it’s a smartphone or a computer or the ability to

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ship a package overnight to anywhere in the world.

� When Access expands, it empowers people with the abi lity and confidence to improve their current conditions and future prospects. Access creates new opportunities , accelerates and simplifies global connections and changes what’s possible.

History of Access

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The Access Model and Cycle of Access

� Concepts that underlie Access:– Access is a function of time, space and

information– Access benefits people, business and

nations– Access provides the opportunity to

participate, choose and improve

Increased Access

Increased Access

Higher Personal

Satisfaction

Fulfillment

Higher Personal

Satisfaction

Fulfillment

Innovation, Investment to

Expand Access

Innovation, Investment to

Expand Access

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� The cycle of Access:– Innovation and investment increase

Access – People, businesses and nations derive

increasing benefits– As benefits grow, expectations of

Access also grow

Business ExpansionBusiness

Expansion

National Economic

Growth

National Economic

Growth

Higher Expectations for Access

Higher Expectations for Access

Beneficiaries of Access

� Access benefits people, businesses and nations:

– People need access to products and services to sustain themselves and their customer desires.

– Businesses of all sizes need access to markets, access to information and access to inputs to be viable and competitive.

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access to inputs to be viable and competitive.

– Nations must have access to resources and trading opportunities to facilitate productive economic activities, sustain standards of living, and achieve economic growth.

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Benefits of Access - Examples

� Access provides the opportunity to participate, choo se and improve:– Participate: People, businesses, and nations participate in act ivities and markets

important to their well-being. � individuals who have access to education and training can compete more effectively in the

job market.

– Choose: Access provides choice.� consumer visiting grocery stores are regularly given the choice of new products, including

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� consumer visiting grocery stores are regularly given the choice of new products, including exotic fruits and vegetables, because of increasing access to global supplies on a year-round basis.

– Improve: Access improves business, economic, social and cul tural relationships. � people can interact with their families and friends, learn, conduct research, and obtain

products on almost a virtual basis. � Businesses can source and sell globally. � Nations can increase rates of growth through international trade.



Benefits of Access - Summary

Access Beneficiary Access to What? Impact of Access

People

• More choices of products/services• Education/training• Job opportunities• Information and financial resources• Personal and professional networks

• Choice & higher expectation• Empowerment• Connection• Well-being

Business

• Customers• Inputs• Substitutes• Information

• Market reach• Supply chain strength• Innovation• Growth and competitiveness

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Business • Information• Financial resources• Technologies• New business models

• Growth and competitiveness

Nations

• Global markets• Global supplies• Investment• Information, financial and physical

resources• Technology and innovation

• Broader markets• Global connection• National and international cohesion• Growth and prosperity



The Access Index®

� The Access Index ®– Quantifies Access and ranks 109

countries based on 23 indicators including Trade indicators, transport data, telecommunication infra structure, and News/Media/Postal services

Rank Country Score

1 Hong Kong 93.0

2 Singapore 88.4

3 Netherlands 82.4

4 Switzerland 81.9

5 Canada 81.1

12 UAE 77.1

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� Tunisia is ranked 48 th and is 6 th

amongst measured Arab countries

� Taking the UAE example, opportunities for development are attainable

29 Bahrain 62.7

42 Qatar 59.0

43 Kuwait 58.7

45 Saudi Arabia 53.9

48 Tunisia 52.4

54 Oman 49.3

55 Jordan 49.2

64 Egypt 43.6

Tunisia’s Rank – Access Opportunities Index

� Tunisia ranks 53 rd on the Access Opportunities Index – People ®. This index measures the impact on people and is driven by availability of communications through cell-phones and internet.

� Tunisia ranks 54 th on the Access Opportunities Index – Business ®. This index is driven by making physical assets available to firms and by technological development.

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and by technological development.

� Tunisia ranks 68 th on the Access Opportunities Index – Nations®. This index is driven by greater mobility (example: Tourism), connection, and interaction across borders (example: exports and imports) – for people as well as goods and services.

� Opportunities for development exist for Tunisia on a ll beneficiaries fronts

FedEx and Access

� FedEx has been a driving force behind many milestone s and advances in Access. Express delivery was a historic breakthrough in Access , collapsing the time and distance between places and connecting people everywhere.

� We are tireless advocates for Access and the opportu nities that come with it , because we know from our own research that Access

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come with it , because we know from our own research that Access drives positive change. Our company has become a student of Access, analyzing its impact on everything from global corporations to remote villages.

� While Access gained its force from the collective ef forts of many people and businesses, FedEx makes it our business to extend Access — and the opportunities that come with it — to the entire world.

FedEx and Access

� FedEx works diligently to lower barriers to free tra de and investment in all countries .

� The company’s landmark study of Access, the Access I ndex™, establishes an analytical framework to quantify the impact of Access on people, businesses and nations. The connection is

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profound: Nations thrive or stagnate based on Access . There is an undeniable link between Access and human well-being.

� Nearly 40 years ago, FedEx began by connecting 25 U. S. cities. Today, we connect 220 countries and territories, and we’ve changed what’s possible for people around the world.



FedEx and Tunisia

� 220 countries coverage across the world

� Offer all FedEx services and products (Express, Freight and Deferred)

� Investments in people, land, facilities, vehicles and technology

� Increased employment opportunities (direct and indirect)

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� Regional French speaking call center

� Bring latest technology in local market

� Promote Tunisia as strategic country in international market

In Closing

� Access changes lives

� Access fuels prosperity

� Access spurs innovation

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� In the new Tunisia, Access will continue to play a m ajor role



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