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UNDP REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR ARAB STATES ABDALLA AL DARDARI CONCLUDES EGYPT VISIT, REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES

The UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP)Assistant Administrator and Regional Director for Arab States, Abdallah Al Dardari, has concluded a successful five-day visit to Egypt, reaffirming UNDP’s support to the country’s new development priorities.

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Speech
UNDP Resident Representative Alessandro Fracassetti’s Speech at the Panel discussion: Harnessing AI for Sustainable Development Goals in the Arab Region at WSIS

AI is not just a tool but a transformative force that can propel the Arab region towards the 2030 Agenda. However, this transformation demands careful, ethical implementation and robust partnerships.

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Feeding the future: How biodiversity and local practices are shaping our food future?

The shortcomings of our current food systems – which encompass all aspects of feeding people: growing, harvesting, consuming food and more - urgently call for change.

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Speech
UNDP Resident Representative’s speech to the Egypt International Conference for Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity

Alessandro Fracassetti, UNDP Resident Representative attends the Egypt International Summit for Digital Transformation & Cybersecurity.
This conference serves as a crucial platform for advancing digital transformation, a vision we share with the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology.

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New study released on impact of Gaza War on Egypt

The Gaza war has already had a catastrophic impact on the Palestinian economy and has significant negative effects on neighbouring countries, especially, Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon.

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The United Nations Development Programme and the British University in Egypt launch the largest marathon for public health in the presence of the Minister of Youth and Sports

UNDP and the BUE launched the largest university marathon for public health, titled "Run for Health and Well-being" under the patronage of the Ministries of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Youth and Sports, and the British Embassy in Egypt, and organized by Cairo Runners.

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Embracing solar power for businesses: Are you ready?

As the world gears up to celebrate International Mother Earth Day, the urgency of the message becomes even more profound. Our planet is sending us distress signals, urging us to act before it is too late.

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Press Release
The Ministry of Social Solidarity, UNDP and EU representatives visit Aswan governorate to promote sustainable development and boost people’s social and economic wellbeing

The Ministry of Social Solidarity, UNDP and the EU are working together to promote sustainable development initiatives in Aswan Governorate. The visit, highlights various projects aimed at addressing pressing social issues, promoting economic empowerment, and improving community well-being.

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As Sudan Conflict turns one, UN in Egypt appeals for more support

The United Nations in Egypt and its partners today renew their appeal for a combined USD175.1 million to meet the most urgent needs of Sudanese refugees who fled to Egypt since mid-April 2023.

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As Sudan Conflict turns one, UN in Egypt appeUN Development Programme Disrupts Global Television Airwaves with Shocking Weather Forecasts from the Future to Mobilize Climate Actionals for more support

Global television audiences who tune in for their local weather reports today are in for a surprise–a special forecast from the year 2050. While the format is familiar, the forecasts–anchored by children–are not.

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New video series by UN Development Programme presents climate solutions from 12 countries, including Egypt.

Global television audiences who tune in for their local weather reports today are in for a surprise–a special forecast from the year 2050. While the format is familiar, the forecasts–anchored by children–are not.

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Bringing Sharm-El-Sheikh to Dubai UNDP Egypt at COP28

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ENID: More than a decade of Impact advancing the SDGs and Sustainability in Egypt

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Preserving Egypt’s Natural and Cultural Heritage: Embracing Egypt’s Local Tribal Communities and Protected Areas

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Safe Again: The tragic stories behind the statistics of child marriage

Child marriage deprives girls of their right to make choices about many key aspects of their lives, most obviously that of whether or not to marry and whom to mar...

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Bringing-to-light: “ECO EGYPT” - Egypt’s Hidden Gems

“Ecotourism Experiences”, combines tourism conservation practices along with an enjoyable human experience through ECO EGYPT.

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About Egypt

106.2

million

Total population

5.2

million

Population in Multidimensional Poverty

3510

GNI

Gross national income (GNI per capita 2011 PPP $)

116

Human Development

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Publications

Potential Socio-Economic Impact of the Gaza War on Egypt: A Rapid Assessment

The Gaza war has already had a catastrophic impact on the Palestinian economy and has significant negative effects on neighbouring countries, especially, Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon. Before the Gaza war, Egypt’s economy was facing significant fragilities and mounting socioeconomic difficulties following the severe setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

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Gaza War: Expected Socio-Economic Impacts on the State of Palestine

The war in Gaza continues unabated well past its first month, leaving behind massive losses of life and infrastructure damage and forcing displacements of unprecedented scale. The unfolding humanitarian emergency is also a development crisis. The continuation of the war comes with huge and compounding costs to all Palestinians, not only Gazans, now and in the near and medium-term future

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UNDP Egypt Annual Report 2022

Welcome to our 2022 Annual Report, a report that takes stock of the work of UNDP and our partners in promoting sustainable development in Egypt in 2022.

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