During the EBRD Annual Meetings & in a Session With H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation on Green Cities, A Promotional Film on the Projects implemented in Egypt Within the Green Cities Program

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) presented a promotional film to highlight the projects that are being implemented in Egypt within the framework of partnership with the bank within the “Green Cities” program, through which the EBRD aims to help cities meet environmental challenges, improve the quality of life, and combat the effects of climate change, through an action plan to be implemented, to shift towards green cities, and to provide green funds for projects to be implemented in various fields; overall it aims to include 100 cities around the world by 2024.

At the EBRD Annual Meetings in Uzbekistan: Minister of International Cooperation and Governor of Egypt at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Holds Bilateral Meeting with Bank President Odile Renaud-Basso

The Minister of International Cooperation and Governor of Egypt at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, began her participation in the bank’s annual meetings in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, by holding a bilateral discussion with the EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso on the ongoing partnerships between Egypt and the Bank, and future steps to enhance joint cooperation with regard to the energy pillar within the Country Platform for NWFE program, and to stimulate private sector participation in development through technical support and investments.

H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, meets with the Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to Discuss Strengthening Joint Cooperation

H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation and Governor of Egypt at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), participates in the 32nd EBRD Annual Meeting in Uzbekistan under the theme "Investing in Resilience".

Al-Mashat is participating in the 32nd annual EBRD meeting which is being held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, under the slogan "Investing in Resilience", held in Central Asia for the first time since 2011.

With Participation of Development Partners, the Private Sector & Civil Society, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, launches the 4th Evaluation Round of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation (GPEDC).

H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, held a joint multi-stakeholder platform for launching the fourth evaluation round of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation (GPEDC), through which progress in development cooperation efforts in Egypt is followed up, in cooperation with multilateral and bilateral development partners, representatives of development partners, the private sector and civil society, alongside physical presence and virtual participation, including Elena Panova, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt, Alessandro Fracassetti, Director of the United Nations Development Program in Egypt, and representatives of the World Bank, the World Health Organization, the French Development Agency, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in addition to the technician team at the Ministry of International Cooperation.

H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, and the Italian Ambassador Sign Mutual Letters to Extend the 3rd Tranche of the Debt Swap Program for Development until December 2024

The debt swap program for development between Egypt and Italy is a unique model for development cooperation at the bilateral level, in which two successful phases were implemented where many projects were implemented in various priority sectors. A number of development projects are being implemented in various fields such as the environment, agriculture, nutrition, education, cultural heritage and civil society to contribute significantly to achieving the SDGs.

Development partners join the Ministry of International Cooperation and UNDP on a field visit to celebrate the signature of the new project “Egypt Network for Integrated Development (ENID) - Expanded Interventions (2023-2027) in support of Hayah Karima”

(Qena -10-11 May 2023) Representatives of the Ministry of International Cooperation, the UNDP Resident Representative in Egypt, Mr. Alessandro Fracassetti, and the Director of the Egypt Network for Integrated Development (ENID) Dr. Heba Handoussa welcomed development partners to Qena for a 2-day field visit to celebrate the signature and commencement of the new project “Egypt Network for Integrated Development (ENID) - Expanded interventions (2023-2027) in support of Hayah Karima”

Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat Participates in the IsDB’s Private Sector Forum at the Bank’s Annual Meetings in Saudi Arabia

H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, said that the successive crises that the world is going through, starting with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian-Ukrainian war, the supply chain challenges, and the significant increase in the cost of financing; all reflects the importance of strengthening the resilience of countries, institutions, and even individuals and families. H.E. pointed out that resilience enhances the ability to absorb shocks, recovery, and bring about structural transformation that enables for a better way to deal with uncertainty in the long term, in addition to finding innovative solutions to crises, according to the definition of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

The Ministry of International Cooperation Highlights Details of the Egypt - UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023 - 2027

H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, and Elena Panova, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt, signed yesterday evening he Egypt - UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023 - 2027, along with representatives of the UN agencies and programs, in the presence of H.E. Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, many ministers and representatives of international financing institutions, the private sector, civil society, the House of Representatives and the Senate, and relevant entities.

The speech of H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation and Co-Chair of the Steering Committee at the signing ceremony of the Egypt - United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, in the Presence of H.E. Prime Minister of Egypt H.E. Dr. Mostafa Madbouly

H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation and co-chair of the Steering Committee of the UNSDCF between Egypt and the United Nations, said that the signing of the new partnership framework for 2023-2027 ushers in a new strategic phase in joint cooperation relations with one of the largest and most important international organizations, the United Nations. The Minister expressed appreciation to H.E. Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, for his honor and presence at the event, which represents the second celebration during the same week within the framework of launching development cooperation strategies.

H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation and Governor of Egypt at the World Bank, Holds Bilateral Meeting with the Vice President of the World Bank for the Middle East and North Africa Ferid Belhaj

H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation and Governor of Egypt at the World Bank, held a bilateral meeting with Ferid Belhaj, Vice President of the World Bank for the Middle East and North Africa, on the sidelines of the launching ceremony of the Country Partnership Framework 2023-2027, where Al-Mashat confirmed the depth of joint relations between Egypt and the World Bank, and the Government of Egypt’s keenness to broaden horizons through the new partnership and enhance focus on areas of priority cooperation to advance progress towards achieving the SDGs.

During the launch of the Egypt - World Bank Country Partnership Framework 2023-2027: H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation and Governor of Egypt at the World Bank, Honors the Country Director of the World Bank and the Director of Operations, in Recognition of their Efforts in Preparing the CPF & Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation.

During the launch of the Country Partnership Framework between Egypt and the World Bank, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation and Governor of Egypt at the World Bank, honored Marina Wes, Country Director for Egypt, Yemen and Djibouti at the World Bank, and Robert Bou Jaoude, Director of Operations at the World Bank’s Egypt Office, in the presence of Ferid Belhaj, Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa Region of the World Bank.

All you need to know about development cooperation relations between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the World Bank Group

The relationship between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the World Bank Group (WBG) has been characterized by strong relations since its inception and over the decades, based on the development efforts exerted and the role played by the Bank to support development in emerging economies and developing countries. Following the launch of the Country Partnership Framework 2023-2027, the Ministry of International Cooperation reviews in the following report the most important aspects of the relationship with the WBG and its affiliated institutions.

The opening speech of H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation and Governor of Egypt at the World Bank Group, during the launching ceremony of the Country Partnership Framework between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the World Bank Group 2023-2027

H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation and Governor of Egypt at the World Bank Group, said that Egypt has long standing historical relations with the World Bank, as it is considered one of the founding countries of the Bank since 1945. Over the decades, development cooperation relations between Egypt and the World Bank Group has grown until the World Bank has become one of the most important multilateral development partners in Egypt, as well as its consistent and effective contribution to supporting national development priorities in various fields.