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The UNCTAD World Investment Report Highlights Sharm El-Sheikh Guidebook for Just Financing as One of the Global Initiatives to Enhance Investment Policies in 2022
The World Investment Report issued by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) included the Sharm El- Sheikh Guidebook for Just Financing, which was issued by the Arab Republic of Egypt during “Finance Day” at COP27, as one of the most prominent policies and documents issued to guide and strengthen investment policies in 2022 and to promote climate action by establishing principles to reduce the risks of climate investments.
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Stepping Up its Climate Action, Egypt Updates its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)
The Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt (GoE) announced its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), on June 25, 2023, a step that reflects the country’s commitment to accelerating the transition towards a low-carbon development pathway through increasing the development and deployment of renewable energy to reach the target of 42% installed capacity by 2030 instead of 2035.
Read MoreThe Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat Witnesses the Completion of the Assembly & Testing of the EgyptSat 2 satellite in cooperation with China.
The Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, witnessed the completion ceremony of the assembly and testing of the satellite MisrSat 2, in cooperation with China, today, Sunday, at the headquarters of the Egyptian Space Agency, in the presence of the Chinese Ambassador to Cairo Liqiang Liu, CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency Dr. Sherif Sedky, and the financial director of the Chinese company CASC, along with a group of representatives of the State of China and the Government of Egypt.
Read MoreMinister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat Participates in Technical Sessions at the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact in Paris & Holds Bilateral Meetings with Multilateral & Bilateral Development Partners
During the Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat’s participation in theSummit for a New Global Financing Pact in Paris, as part of the Egyptian delegation headed by H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Minister participated in a session on “Private Capital Mobilization in EMDCs” in an invitation by the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group (WBG), and the COP28 UAE presidency.
Read MoreDuring the Participation of the Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat Participates in Regional Collaboration as a Catalyst for Scalable Solutions Session in OPEC Fund's Development Forum
The Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, participated as a keynote speaker in a panel discussion on "Regional Collaboration as a Catalyst for Scalable Solutions", as part of the activities of the OPEC Fund Development Forum. The forum is being held in Vienna, Austria and attended by Vice President of the World Bank for the Middle East and North Africa Farid Belhadj, Professor of Business Administration at the University of Offenburg in Germany Andreas Claassen, Director of the UN Office for South-South Cooperation Dima Al-Khatib, General Manager of the Private Sector Operations Department of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Susan Jubouri, and, CEO of Banque Central America Dante Musi.
Read MoreThe Minister of International Cooperation Dr. Rania Al-Mashat Discusses Strategic Framework for Joint Action to Maximize Development Cooperation Impact with OPEC Fund’s DG
The Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat held a bilateral discussion with the OPEC Fund’s Director General Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa as part of the OPEC Fund Development Forum in Vienna. The meeting discussed strengthening joint cooperation efforts in various fields of development based on the close and extended partnerships between the two sides.
Read MoreThe Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat discusses with the Vice President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber Strengthening Relationship between the Private Sectors of the 2 Countries & Holding a Joint Business Forum
The Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat met with the Vice President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber Carmen Goby, as part of H.E.’s participation in the annual conference of the business and export community in Austria, which is held by the Chamber with the participation of thousands of companies from the private sector.
Read MoreThe Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mahsat Gives Speech at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber Conference in Vienna
The Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, participated as a keynote speaker at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber conference within the framework of the "Austrian Export Day 2023" activities, with the participation of thousands of private sector companies, in Vienna. This was in the presence of the President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber Harald Mahrer, the Minister of Economy and Labor of Austria Martin Kocher, the Minister of Transport of the State of Singapore, and representatives of Austrian institutions and the private sector.
Read MoreThe Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat Participates in the OPEC Fund Development Forum themed “Driving Resilience and Equity” in Vienna
Following the conclusion of the 2nd session of the consultation on the 13th replenishment of the International Fund for Agricultural Development’s (IFAD) resources, Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, went to the Austrian capital, Vienna, to participate in the OPEC Fund Development Forum themed “Driving Resilience and Equity”, as well as being a keynote speaker at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber.
Read MoreDuring The Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat’s Speech to Members of the Executive Board and Senior management of the IFAD: The partnership with the IFAD has promoted innovative solutions to advance rural development, support small farmers and resilience to climate change.
The Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, delivered a speech to members of the Executive Board and Senior Management of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) as part of the activities of the 2nd session of the 13th replenishment consultations held at the IFAD’s headquarters in Italy, to increase capital and mobilize the necessary resources to support the Fund's efforts to promote development. The President of IFAD, Alvaro Lario, invited Al-Mashat to review aspects of the effective partnership between Egypt and the Fund and its role in promoting comprehensive and sustainable rural development, supporting small farmers and motivating member states to inject more resources.
Read MoreThe IFAD Allocates Development Experiences with Egypt and its Role in the NWFE Program to Promote Efforts to Mobilize Funds & Increase its Capital
The Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat is participating in the 2nd session of the consultation on the 13th replenishment of the International Fund for Agricultural Development’s (IFAD) resources, held in Italy on June 19 and 20.
Read MoreThe IFC and Egypt Share an Extended Relationship with Exceptional Partnerships to Stimulate Private Sector Investment
The relationship between the Egyptian government and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is part of the broader relationship with the World Bank Group (WBG). The WGB is one of the largest multilateral development partners that the Arab Republic of Egypt cooperates with to support and stimulate sustainable development efforts. The WBG, along with the IFC, follows the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), which supports low-income countries through highly concessional development financing, the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
Read MoreIFC Appointed as Strategic Advisor to Government of Egypt for its Asset Monetization Program
IFC is joining forces with the Government of Egypt to boost private sector participation in the economy – helping to increase competitiveness, create jobs, and improve living standards for Egyptians.
Read MoreDuring her Speech at the Press Conference of the Transaction Advisory Services Agreement (“TASA”) Signing Ceremony between Egypt & the IFC, the Minister of International Cooperation and Governor of Egypt at the WBG H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat: The agreement is the first one following the approval of the CPF with the WBG 2023-2027 to enhance joint efforts to empower private sector participation.
The Minister of International Cooperation and Governor of Egypt at the World Bank Group (WBG) H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat stated that joint relations with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) greatly enhance efforts to empower the private sector, attract investments and provide opportunities to contribute to a greater role in various fields of development, especially green financing and the priority sectors of the state.
Read MoreMinister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat Witnesses the Signing of the UNFPA CPD 2023-2027
The Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat said that the Country Partnership Document (CPD) with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 2023-2027 falls under the umbrella of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). The partnership forms cooperation programs with the government in a way that reflects national needs and priorities, specifically in the areas of gender equality and developing the capacities of adolescents and youth. H.E. noted that with the launch of the CPD for national consultations in November 2021, the Ministry of International Cooperation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs worked side by side with the UNFPA to ensure that the document is consistent with national priorities related to equal opportunities for gender, and empowering youth to accelerate the pace of sustainable development.
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