ABSTRACT
Cross-cultural decision-making requires an understanding of the sociopolitical and historical context in which policies are enacted. This analysis evaluates methods designed to support civil society organizations in Tunisia after the revolution, using the Tunisian Scouts as a case study. In particular, it discusses the challenges at play and the necessary features of an effective communication strategy. Fostering support networks for the growth and prosperity of NGOs, such as the Tunisian Scouts, will play an instrumental role in the future sociopolitical direction of the country. The benefits and risks of US government involvement are thus weighed. In September 2011, the author traveled throughout Tunisia assessing conditions and many of his observations are related in this paper.
