6,000 Projects Completed in Upper Egypt With EGP 32 Billion Investment
The Upper Egypt Local Development Programme has improved infrastructure and services for over 8 million residents.
May 30, 2025
The Ministry of Local Development has announced the completion of more than 6,000 development projects in Upper Egypt, with total investments exceeding EGP 32 billion. These initiatives, part of the Upper Egypt Local Development Programme launched in 2018, have enhanced infrastructure and public services for approximately 8.2 million citizens in the governorates of Sohag, Qena, Minya, and Assiut.
The projects have focused on key sectors such as roads, sanitation, and electricity. Notably, 40% of the investments have been allocated to economic development and institutional capacity-building at local and technological levels.
The programme has also advanced Egypt's decentralisation agenda and increased private sector participation, benefiting over 72,000 companies. Surveys indicate that around 85% of business owners reported satisfaction with the support provided, reflecting positively on the government's broader 2024–2027 national reform plan.
The World Bank reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Egypt's efforts to enhance the business climate, digitise local services, and replicate successful models, particularly the economic cluster approach, in other governorates. Twelve economic clusters have already been implemented, with most nearing completion and full rollout anticipated by October 2025.
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