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Egypt Independent
26-03-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Digital technology most influential, powerful tool to address societal challenges: Talaat
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat has delivered a recorded speech at the National Conference of the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects (Round Three) stressing that digital technology is one of the most powerful tools for addressing societal challenges, particularly climate change. The event – hosted by the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation – was attended by the prime minister, several ministers, governors, parliament members and representatives from UN organizations, international institutions, private companies, civil society organizations and development partners. In his speech, the minister of communication said, as part of the Digital Egypt vision, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) is committed to promoting sustainable digital technologies and driving digital transformation through close cooperation with various state sectors, enabling the delivery of digital government services to citizens, thus the MCIT is leveraging AI technologies in different fields, according to a statement by the MCIT Monday. He also highlighted efforts and investments in expanding access to high-speed internet nationwide, which has contributed to the country ranking first in Africa in average fixed Internet speed. The minister reaffirmed the MCIT's commitment to developing skilled professionals in ICT sciences and fostering technological innovation and entrepreneurship. He noted that 23 Creativa Innovation Hubs have been established across various governorates to support young innovators. Talaat further said the MCIT's participation in the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects reflects its dedication to building a knowledge-based economy and encouraging innovation in climate action by creating smart technological solutions to address climate challenges. Over the past two editions of the initiative, the MCIT worked to increase awareness and reach promising project owners across the country. The ministry also developed and designed the digital training pillar, which raises awareness of emerging technologies, their applications at national and international levels and the technological criteria essential for smart green projects. For the third round, Talaat highlighted the MCIT's active role in promoting the initiative through social media, MCIT's official website, and its affiliated platforms. The ministry also collaborated with mobile network operators to send half a million SMS messages nationwide to publicize the initiative. Additionally, the MCIT trained contestants on integrating technology into their projects to ensure sustainable and effective digital solutions and participated in the evaluation process at all stages of the initiative. Looking ahead, Talaat expressed his eagerness to strengthen collaboration with partners in preparation for the fourth round of the initiative. Efforts will focus on enhancing support mechanisms for contestants, increasing awareness and maximizing the impact of innovative project ideas. The MCIT will continue working with relevant ministries, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Local Development and the National Council for Women to refine evaluation criteria with a greater focus on the smart component of projects. This will help expand participation and enhance the quality of submitted innovations. The ICT minister reaffirmed the MCIT's commitment to advancing green technology transformation and supporting sustainable digital development.
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25-03-2025
- Politics
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Planning Ministry Launches SDGs Localization Reports in Governorates 2nd Ed.
Rana Atef Under the patronage and presence of the Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation launched the 2nd edition of the Sustainable Development Goals Localization Reports in the Governorates, during the activities of the National Conference to Announce the Winners of the 3rd Round of the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects, in the presence of Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation, Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development, Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Special Envoy for Financing the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, a number of governors, development partners and UN officials, and leaders of the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation, affirmed that the Sustainable Development Goals localization reports are one of the planning tools launched by the Ministry to measure progress at the level of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in the governorates, in order to enhance the effectiveness of the funding formula for the governorates, and accelerate the pace of achieving development goals in Egypt. Dr. Al-Mashat added that the Ministry is working on developing an interactive digital platform on the SDGs indicators at the governorate level, to display and analyze the SDGs indicators at the governorate level, and provide a general and comprehensive overview of the status of sustainable development in all Egyptian governorates at the level of the international goal, as well as presenting a complete picture of the status of the SDGs at the level of performance indicators in each governorate. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat pointed out that the SDGs data platform in the governorates will contribute to informing governors and policymakers of the updated data on a regular basis, thus enhancing the evidence-based policy-making process and the localization of the SDGs in general in Egypt, in addition to enabling and enhancing the capacities of local governments and governorates to advance in achieving the SDGs, as well as making the SDGs data available at the governorate level. The Minister of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation mentioned that the 2nd edition of the SDGs localization reports builds on the 1st edition, with the inclusion of a number of developments, in light of the government's continuous efforts to monitor and evaluate sustainable development indicators at the national and local levels; believing that the essence of localization is to follow a bottom-up approach. For her part, Dr. Mona Essam, Assistant Minister of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation for Sustainable Development Affairs, presented the Ministry's efforts in preparing the SDGs localization reports in the various governorates, explaining that localization means translating the SDGs into executive actions that are appropriate to the local context, and includes raising awareness of development goals and monitoring progress towards their achievement, while emphasizing the principle of leaving no one behind. She mentioned that the localization of the SDGs came within four main institutional measures that Egypt committed to adopting at the 2023 SDGs Summit, with the aim of accelerating the achievement of Egyptian development goals and priorities, and that the 1st edition of the SDGs localization reports was launched in partnership with the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) in 2021, where 27 reports covering all governorates were launched. She pointed out that the framework for activating the localization of the SDGs in Egypt includes the participation of stakeholders, linking localization to financial planning, in addition to raising awareness, evidence-based policies, and initiatives implemented on the ground. She said that the SDGs localization reports provide an overview and systematic assessment of the current status of the implementation of the SDGs at the governorate level, and aim to use the available data strategically to highlight both the achievements made and identify development gaps and relevant indicators that need more attention. This contributes to the design and implementation of policies and programs that respond to local needs, and ultimately enhances comprehensive and sustainable development at the national level. Regarding the 2nd edition of the reports, Dr. Mona Essam explained that 50 indicators were covered compared to 32 indicators in the 1st edition, where the coverage rate of indicators was increased, with the support of the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics, in cooperation with the UN Development Program (UNDP) and the Egyptian Center for Public Opinion Research (Baseera) to determine quantitative targets for the additional indicators in the current edition, based on the same methodology in the 1st edition reports, to ensure consistency. She continued that the same methodology for ranking governorates used in the first edition was used, which allows the governorate to analyze the extent of progress or decline in the various indicators, compare its performance with other governorates, and determine its position within the national context. She emphasized the importance of localizing the SDGs, which includes the effective guidance of development efforts and responding to local needs, through the systematic evaluation of the performance of each governorate in the indicators of the international goals, which contributes to achieving more inclusive and equitable development among the various governorates, and accelerating the implementation of the SDGs at the national level, pointing to the future path of the SDGs localization reports. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. 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24-03-2025
- Business
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Planning Min. Announces National Initiative for Smart Green Projects 3rd Round Results
Rana Atef The activities of the National Conference for the 3rd Round of the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects concluded last evening, under the patronage and presence of Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister. The Prime Minister and Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation, honored 18 winning projects in various categories of the initiative. The governors of New Valley, Menoufia, and Gharbia were also honored for their participation in the "Green Village" initiative. The event was attended by Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development, Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Special Envoy for Financing the Sustainable Development Agenda, Ms. Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt, Mr. Alessandro Fracassetti, UNDP Resident Representative in Egypt, and a number of officials from national entities, development partners, and representatives of the winning companies in the initiative. During the conference, the Minister of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation reviewed the national efforts to promote development and the transition to a green economy, particularly since Egypt's presidency of COP27. Dr. Al-Mashat highlighted Egypt's active role in amplifying the voice of developing and emerging countries in all international forums, calling for the importance of establishing the concept of just and equitable financing. She explained that the government has launched numerous national strategies and initiatives of an international nature, as well as practical and innovative solutions to translate commitments into action and bridge development gaps through various financing mechanisms, most notably the "Sharm El-Sheikh Guidebook for Just Financing," which sets out guiding principles for implementing this concept. Winning Projects The conference witnessed the honoring of the 18 winning projects in the 3rd round of the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects in the governorates across its six categories. In the large-sized projects category, the winning projects were Biofarm for Sustainable Agricultural Investment and Development from New Valley Governorate, the Sustainable Transportation project from Alexandria Governorate, and the project to use excess hydrogen as combustion fuel in steam production boilers instead of natural gas. In the medium-sized projects category, the winning projects were the Flare Gas Reduction and Thermal Emissions Reduction project at Badr El-Din Petroleum Company fields in Matrouh Governorate, the Tree Forest project in the Qantara East Industrial Zone in Ismailia Governorate, and the Terra Tech Environmental Solutions "Fiberglass Rebar Manufacturing" project from Dakahlia Governorate. The ministry also announced the winning projects from the governorates in the small-sized local projects (Haya Karima) category, which are the Black Soldiers Fly project from Assiut Governorate, the Spirulina Algae Cultivation and Production (Future Food) project from Port Said Governorate, and the Lost Treasure project from New Valley Governorate. Regarding the development projects related to women, climate change, and sustainability category, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation announced the winning of the Mangrove Bees project from Red Sea Governorate, the Shrimp Shell Waste Recycling and Women's Livelihood Improvement project in Shakshouk Village from Fayoum Governorate, and the project to use Biofloc technology and Bacillus subtilis bacteria for natural food production and aquaculture water treatment from Damietta Governorate. In the non-profit community initiatives and participation category, the winning projects were the Smart Green Rehabilitation and Reform Centers project from Minya Governorate, the Hatching and Economic Production of Endangered Sea Cucumber Species project from Suez Governorate, and the 1859 Poinciana Tree Planting Initiative project. Regarding the projects submitted by startups category, the winning projects in the 3rd round of the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects were the Development of a Non-Contact Radar System for Mapping the Electrical Signal of the Heart for Rapid and Accurate Medical Diagnosis Using 77 GHz Millimeter Wave Radar from Damietta Governorate, the Environmental Pollution Reduction and Agricultural Sector Development Using Green Nanotechnology project from Gharbia Governorate, and the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Unit Using Low-Cost and Environmentally Friendly Green Technology project from Qena Governorate. During the event, Ambassador Hisham Badr, General Coordinator of the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects, gave a presentation on the key results of the 3rd round of the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects, the winning projects, the pillars of the initiative, and the key outputs over three years. It is noted that the number of projects participating in the 3rd round of the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects reached about 5,797 projects representing all governorates of the republic. The large-sized projects category had 777 projects, the medium-sized projects category had 1,053 projects, the small-sized local projects category had 683 projects, the startups category had 1,083 projects, the non-profit projects category had 1,150 projects, and the women's projects category had 1,151 projects. The total number of evaluation hours in the third round reached 17,000 evaluation hours. The event included the screening of a documentary film about the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects, its role in promoting development efforts and climate action, and integrating environmental and sustainability standards into development at the governorate level. Recorded speeches were also broadcast by the ministers: Dr. Badr Abdel-Atti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development, and Counselor Amal Omar, President of the National Council for Women. Green Village Initiative During the event, Major General Dr. Mohamed El-Zamlout, Governor of New Valley, Major General Ashraf El-Gendy, Governor of Gharbia, and Major General Ibrahim Abu Laymoun, Governor of Menoufia, were honored after the villages of "Major General Sobeeh," "Nahtai," and "Shama" in the three governorates won the "Tarshid" certificate, which is one of the top 10 certificates worldwide in terms of compliance with "net-zero emissions" standards, awarded by an independent verification body (the Egyptian Green Building Council, affiliated with the World Green Building Council). It is the first internationally accredited certificate awarded to villages in the Haya Karima initiative that successfully integrate environmental sustainability standards into development efforts, promoting the green transition. It is worth noting that the "Green Village" initiative was launched to qualify "Haya Karima" villages to comply with the latest global environmental standards of the World Green Building Council and obtain the "Tarshid" certificate for green rural communities, focusing on three main pillars: "Energy, Water, and Resources." read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. 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See - Sada Elbalad
23-03-2025
- Politics
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Speech by Ms. Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator to the Arab Republic of Egypt
Taarek Refaat Speech by Ms. Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator to the Arab Republic of Egypt The National Initiative for Smart Green Projects Conference Date and Venue: Sunday, 23 March 2025, The St. Regis, New Capital His Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly Her Excellency Dr. Rania Al-Mashat – Minister of International Cooperation and Economic Development Planning His Excellency Dr. Badr Abdel Aati, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Her Excellency Manal Awad Mikhael, Minister of Local Development His Excellency Dr. Ayman Ashour, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research His Excellency, Amr Ahmed Samih Talaat, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology Her Excellency, Dr. Yasmine Fouad, the Minister of Environment, Ambassador Mohamed Badr – General Coordinator of the Initiative distinguished guests, colleagues, and esteemed entrepreneurs. It is a great honor to join you today in celebrating the third round of the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects. For the past three years, this initiative has showcased the power of local solutions in driving national progress and has become a testament to Egypt's commitment to climate action and sustainable development. It has proven that innovation is not just an abstract goal but a tangible force for change, one that can reshape industries, empower communities, and accelerate Egypt's green transition. Allow me to extend my deepest congratulations to the Government of Egypt, and the partners involved, with special recognition to Ambassador Mohamed for his exceptional dedication in making this this event truly inspiring. Your leadership in positioning Egypt as a regional leader in climate action is both commendable and essential. At its core, the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects breathes life into the Sustainable Development Goals. It turns national commitments into real impact, from the bustling streets of Cairo to the most remote villages. And that is where true transformation begins: at the local level. Ladies and gentlemen, today we celebrate the entrepreneurs, the innovators, and the communities who are pioneering green solutions, not just for climate resilience, but for economic empowerment. Their work sends a clear message: the green transition must be inclusive. It must create opportunities for youth, women, and marginalized communities, ensuring that no one is left behind. The United Nations is proud to stand as a partner on this journey. And I want to commend my UN colleagues at UN-Habitat, UNIDO, UN Women, FAO, and WFP, UNHCR for supporting this initiative from its very inception, each contributing expertise, technical assistance, and networks to help designing and implementing these grassroot projects. But beyond recognition, our commitment is action. The climate challenge ahead is vast, but so are the solutions within our grasp. Now is the time to accelerate action, scale up innovation, and build a greener, more sustainable future for all in Egypt. On behalf of the United Nations in Egypt, I reaffirm our unwavering commitment to supporting Egypt's efforts to advance its climate leadership and set a model for the region, by turning smart green projects into national success stories. Congratulations once again to the inspiring entrepreneurs and all their partners that have made this possible. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Ireland Replaces Former Israeli Embassy with Palestinian Museum News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Lifestyle Maguy Farah Reveals 2025 Expectations for Pisces News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
