What is the project about?

This project strenghthens Egypt’s ability to mainstream fiscal sustainability and climate resilience, into  public finance management and government decision-making processes. Itsupports the Ministry of Finance in introducing environment-sensitive management of public finances, strengthening macroeconomic sustainability, and enhancing financial resilience to external shocks

In alignment with Egypt Vision 2030, the National Climate Change Strategy 2050 (NCCS 2050), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the project also mainstreams governance, citizen engagement, and regional integration as cross-cutting priorities to ensure more inclusive, transparent, and sustainable economic planning.

Situational Background

Egypt faces significant challenges in achieving its development and climate goals — from financing and data gaps to environmental pressures, high population growth, and global economic volatility. The COVID-19 pandemic, supply-chain disruptions, and sharp fluctuations in commodity prices have further strained fiscal systems and social spending.

Balancing the need for fiscal consolidation with investments in human development, social protection, and climate action is therefore critical. . The Ministry of Finance plays a central role in this effort, driving policies that strenghthen economic resilience, improve climate finance governance, and build a more sustainable public finance framework. Addressing these challenges requires robust policies, sustainable funding, and effective use of national budget resources, as well as institutional reforms and workforce upskilling.

 How are we doing this?

Implemented by the Ministry of Finance, the project delivers an integrated program focusing on three strategic areas:

1. Fiscal Sustainability and Resilience Initiatives:

• Developing sustainable finance strategies and introducing modern budgeting techniques.

• Integrating climate-smart practices into the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) central unit to promote green investment and resilience.

2. Strengthening institutional development:

• Delivering specialized upskilling programs and blended e-learning modules for Ministry staff.

• Strengthening internal systems to institutionalize climate-responsive public finance management.

3. Professional and Technical Assistance:

• Providing expert support to the Macro-Fiscal Policy Unit through technical, technological, and legal consultancy.

• Supporting policy, analytical, and operational teams to ensure evidence-based decision-making and effective policy implementation. 

These efforts embed climate-sensitive and resilient practices into Egypt’s fiscal framework, enhance institutional capacity, and support long-term economic stability.

 How will Egypt benefit?

Through this project, Egypt advances its leadership in sustainable economic governance and climate-smart public finance management. The project contributes to:

1. Initiating fiscal Sustainability and Resilience programmes: Launching sustainable finance programs, adopting modern budgeting techniques, and integrating climate-smart tactics into the PPP central unit.

2. Strengthening Institutional Development: Delivering specialized upskilling and blended e-learning programs to Ministry of Finance staff.

3. Enhancing Policy Support and Implementation: Supporting the macro-fiscal policy unit and providing technical, technological, and legal consultancy to enhance policy development and implementation.

IMPACT: