The Egyptian Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation has released its 2025 annual report, “Jobs, Growth and Resilience: Delivering for a Future-Ready Egypt,” outlining a strategic vision that significantly elevates the role of the private sector and the startup ecosystem in the nation’s economic future. The comprehensive report details key policy reforms and economic achievements from the past year, providing critical insights for founders, investors, and tech professionals operating in the country.
A Strategic Push for the Private Sector
A central theme of the report is the structural shift towards empowering private enterprise. Through enhanced governance of public investments, the government has successfully created more space for private participation, raising its share of total investment to nearly 65%. This move signals a strong commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and is expected to unlock further opportunities for growth and innovation as reforms continue.
The report, presented by H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, emphasizes that despite global economic headwinds, the Egyptian economy has demonstrated resilience and is on a clear trajectory of reform.
Launching Egypt’s Startup Charter
Of particular interest to the tech community, the report highlights the formulation of a national “Startup Charter.” This initiative is part of a broader framework detailed in “Egypt’s Narrative for Economic Development,” which aims to align national strategies and transform Egypt’s growth model towards higher productivity and export-oriented sectors. The charter is designed to provide a coherent and supportive framework for entrepreneurs, addressing key challenges and streamlining pathways to success.
These efforts are supported by the Ministerial Group for Entrepreneurship, which plays a pivotal role in shaping policies that directly impact the startup landscape.
Mobilizing Billions in Development Finance
The Ministry has actively pursued its “Financing for Development Strategy,” successfully mobilizing significant capital for the private sector. In 2025 alone, approximately $2.9 billion in concessional financing was secured for private companies, bringing the cumulative total to $17 billion since 2020.
Additionally, the strategy secured nearly $300 million in development grants, underscoring the success of Egypt’s economic diplomacy in expanding access to investment guarantees and innovative financial instruments for both government and private sector initiatives.
Modernizing for a Future-Ready Economy
The report also details the modernization of Egypt’s development planning system. For the first time, the government has begun preparing its Medium-Term Economic and Social Development Plan using a program- and performance-based methodology, complete with clear key performance indicators for all ministries. This data-driven approach is complemented by ongoing efforts to enhance government services and digital transformation through the Spatial Data Infrastructure Center, further streamlining the operational environment for businesses.
About The Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation
The Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation is the Egyptian government body responsible for modernizing the national development planning system, implementing policies that ensure macroeconomic stability, and strengthening efforts to expand the role of the private sector. It defines national visions and strategies, monitors their implementation, and aligns them with macroeconomic policies while improving the efficiency of domestic and foreign resources.
Source: Zawya
