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Latest in Tag: Ministry of Planning

Ministry of Planning launches Sharek 2030 app to advertise gov’t projects
The launch of the Sharek 2030 mobile app took place within the activities of the 23rd session of CAIRO ICT 2019

Ministry of planning approves EGP149m for local development programmes
The allocated funding is divided into about EGP 18m for development projects in Giza governorate, EGP 14m for establishing eight projects in Cairo, EGP 14m for projects in Sharqeya, and EGP 12m for projects in Daqahleya, the ministry added in a Sunday statement.

Ministry of Planning, Qalaa Holdings, Nile University sign protocol to boost renewable energy production
Egypt aims to increase solar energy share to 16%, wind energy to 14% of energy production, says Al-Saeed

Ministry of Planning, ASRT launch national network of business incubators
The Ministry of Planning, Follow-up and Administrative Reform announced that it is organising, in cooperation with the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT), to launch the first national network of business incubators in Egypt. The ministry said in a statement on Monday that the ministry will organise cooperation on the project “Rowad 2030” (Pioneers …

Ministry of Planning allocates EGP 34.3m to implement service projects
EGP 22.5m allocated to the first two phases of a Faculty of Dentistry building being established in Damanhour University

EGP 3bn allocated for New El Alamein development in FY 2016/17: Ministry of Planning
A plan of the first phase is being drafted on 8,000 feddans

State-owned direct investment firm launched
Capital of the company was not disclosed

EGP 10bn sovereign fund ready for investment in H2 of FY 2015/2016: Planning minister
Egypt will sign agreement with Saudi Fund for Development to provide fuel and natural gas credit facilities, says El-Araby
Egypt’s economy grew 3% in Q3 of FY 2014/2015: Dcode EFC
Real GDP growth reached 4.7% in first three quarters of FY 2014/2015, increasing from 1.6% during same period of previous year

Egypt plans to spend $16bn importing petroleum products in FY 2015/2016
EGAS issues second international bid for foreign companies in July

Egypt’s economy grows 4.7% in first 9 months of FY 2014/2015
Tourism sector grows 34.6% in first 9 months of last fiscal year

Private sector investments valued at EGP 461.8bn in past 3 years: EBA
Private sector has carried out 62.2% from implemented local investments over FY 2014/2015

EGP 1bn to be used for developing slums in FY 2015/2016
Investment is part of EGP 6.85bn allotted for local development programmes in new budget

Egypt targets EGP 37.8bn in infrastructure investments
State budget will provide EGP 25.5bn in funds for public investments

Planning Ministry launches ‘Inspire Fund’ with EGP 250m seed money: Minister
It is important to propose flexible legislation to implement effective CSR activities in society, protect all parties and allow space for creativity, says Minister of Social Solidarity
Housing Ministry to complete roads network plan in November: Madbouly
10% of each road will be finished monthly, except new two-way road which will be completed by December, says minister
Planning, investment ministers agree on financing Misr Spinning and Weaving
Salman, Araby discuss iron and steel development via imported raw materials and cooperation to increase production

Social Fund for Development to grant further loans for projects in poor areas: Director
Funding reached EGP 2.3bn by September, of which EGP 2bn was allocated to small- and medium-sized projects and EGP 300m for social development

Banking deposits grow 20.2% in July: IDSC
Credit granted to agriculture, trade, industry, and services grows 4.8%

Manufacturing grows and unemployment stabilises during FY 2013/2014: Planning ministry
Manufacturing industries achieved 8.3% growth during FY 2013/2014, up from 2.3% the previous FY
Planning ministry targets 14% investment growth, 3.2% economic growth for FY 2014/2015
Government seeks to increase investments to EGP 336.9bn, increase imports by 3.8% and offer 550,000 job opportunities

Development of industrial areas expected to miss deadline at end of FY
Industrial Development Authority considering to speak with the ministries of Finance and Planning to extend deadline for completing development of industrial lands

First stimulus package’s projects to be completed by end of 2014: El-Araby
Around 60% of the stimulus package projects are done, says planning minister

First stimulus package’s projects to be completed by end of 2014: El-Araby
Around 60% of the stimulus package projects are done, says planning minister
Development projects completed in various governorates: Ministry of Planning
A number of projects relating to drinking water stations, road construction and sanitation systems have been completed, ministry says
Government aiming to boost public awareness of energy subsidies issue
“The next government will not be able to cut energy subsidies, nor any government,” says chairman of the division of petroleum products at the Federation of Egyptian Industries

Government issues ‘Citizen Guide’, outlines plans
The guide includes details on the share that each governorate will receive from the government’s stimulus package and the sectors that possess its largest portion.
Government launches call for proposals funded by EU for projects to improve informal areas
A €20m grant scheme funded by the EU is a part of the GIZ Participatory Development Programme in Urban Areas

Ministries of Housing, Transportation show progress on stimulus goals
Housing minister announces completion of four drinking water stations; transport minister says second phase of third underground line now complete
Government launches ‘Egypt 2022’ economic development plan
Long term developmental vision aims at achieving a “sustainable and containment growth”, was unveiled by the Ministry of Planning.