In Egypt’s pursuit of sustainability amid the looming threat of climate change, a thorough examination of the labor force uncovers a significant gender gap, particularly within the burgeoning green energy …
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The Egyptian Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities announced plans to build 1,000 smart homes in the under-development city of New Alamein. This project comes as part of a …
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UN Global Compact Annual Forum Launches in Egypt to Drive Sustainable Development in Africa
by Mona Yousefby Mona YousefThe United Nations Global Compact Network Egypt (UNGCNE) announced the inaugural UN Global Compact Annual Forum on May 20th and 21st, 2024. This yearly event will convene leaders from the …
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Egypt’s Labor Ministry Unveils Strategy For Empowering Working Women
by Mona Yousefby Mona YousefEgypt’s Labor Minister, Hassan Shehata, announced a strategic plan to empower working women economically and socially, achieving gender equality in the workplace. This initiative follows directives from President Abdel Fattah …
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UNESCO Takes Strong Stance For Gender Equality and Sustainability at CSW68
by Mona Yousefby Mona YousefThe United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) recently concluded, and UNESCO emerged as a leading voice in the fight for gender equality, poverty eradication, and institutional strengthening. …
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Egypt, France Discuss Deepening Cooperation on Climate Change and Environment
by Mona Yousefby Mona YousefEgypt’s Environment Minister, Yasmine Fouad, and French Ambassador to Cairo, Eric Chevallier, met on Saturday, March 16th, 2024, to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation on environmental issues, climate change …
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MSMEDA Directs Over EGP 15 Billion to Support Women-Led Enterprises
by Mona Yousefby Mona YousefThe Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has directed EGP 15.2 billion towards financing more than 865,000 micro and small enterprises established by women in the past nine …
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World Bank, Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture Discuss Sustainable Development in Agriculture Field
by Nada Khaledby Nada KhaledThe Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation in Egypt, Elsayed Elkosayer, met with Miskreem Barhan and her delegation, the Regional Director for Sustainable Development in the Middle East and North …
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Egypt has moved up 6 spots in the Sustainable Development Report 2023 rankings, rising to 81st out of 166 countries. The report, published by the University of Cambridge in collaboration …
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The Korea International Cooperation Agency pursues sustainable socio-economic development and the eradication of poverty in developing countries; and contribution to global issues related to international development cooperation to harmonize development …