Planning min: Investing in human capital supports sustainable development
She highlighted that human capital is one of the country's greatest assets, particularly the youth, who make up 60 percent of Egypt's population, noting that Egypt is a young nation, according to a statement published by the website of the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation.
Mashat made the remarks during a meeting with Executive Director of the National Training Academy Rasha Ragheb to discuss strengthening efforts to invest in human capital and the joint cooperation programs with the Ministry.
During the meeting, Mashat welcomed the efforts of the National Training Academy in providing means and mechanisms that contribute to the qualification of human resources.
The minister emphasized the importance of investing in human capital and the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation's commitment to expanding investment in talent and strengthening its close relationship with the Academy in various programs.
Mashat reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to providing the necessary support to the Academy using the tools and mechanisms available to it, which contribute to supporting the training process and investment in human capital.
She also pointed out to the importance of integration between the various program indicators at the Academy and the Gender Parity Accelerator. This integration aims to create a partnership model between the public and private sectors, international organizations, and civil society and academic institutions to support the state's efforts in empowering women economically.
The minister noted that the partnership with the Academy aligns with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's vision of placing people at the center of development by investing in human capital for a sustainable future, aiming to qualify and empower youth and women and build the capacities of the country's leaders.
For her part, Ragab commended the Ministry of Planning for its efforts in supporting the achievement of the Academy's goals. She explained that the National Training Academy serves as an intellectual catalyst and incubator for transformative human development, offering multidisciplinary transformational knowledge and innovative solutions according to the highest international standards to effectively develop human capital, which positively impacts society and serves as a beacon of progress to achieve sustainability and leadership.
The Academy's team presented several programs and activities supported by the Ministry, including the 'Professional Government Employee' initiative with a total of 6,713 graduates, aimed at training and qualifying public sector employees working in direct contact with the public to improve service quality.
They also highlighted the 'Presidential Program for Qualifying African Youth for Leadership,' which has trained 279 participants across three cohorts from 50 countries, aimed at uniting African youth from diverse backgrounds under a common umbrella for development and peace, continuing Egypt's active role with other African governments.
The team also discussed the 'Women's Leadership School' program, which includes several initiatives such as the 'Women Lead in the Governorates' program (from September 2023 to March 2024) with 5,400 female trainees, aimed at empowering women socially, economically, and politically in Egyptian governorates.
Additionally, the 'Egyptian Women abroad Program', running from June 2022 to May 2024, with 113 female trainees from 29 countries, seeks to enhance direct communication between Egypt and Egyptian women abroad, keeping them informed of national projects and development steps.
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