Egypt launches Integrated Financing Strategy to drive sustainable development

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By Yomna Yasser
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The launch of Egypt's Integrated National Financing Strategy (E-INFS) in Cairo on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 (UN Photo)

Egypt’s government, in partnership with the United Nations, has officially launched on Tuesday the Integrated Financing Strategy, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at mobilising financial resources to accelerate the country’s development goals.

Egypt’s Integrated National Financing Strategy (E-INFS) aims to provide a comprehensive national approach to bridge funding gaps through innovative mechanisms and tools. The launch aligns with Egypt’s Vision 2030.

A Bold Step Towards Sustainable Financing

Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat emphasised that E-INFS establishes a holistic framework to advance Egypt’s sustainable development goals. The strategy is designed to reduce financial risks, minimize future debt burdens, and ensure fair and sustainable funding for national priorities.

The move highlights measures to close financing gaps, enhance financial flows into key sectors, promote innovative financing mechanisms, and encourage private sector participation in development efforts. Additionally, it reinforces a whole-of-government approach to implementing policies and monitoring progress.

Global Alignment and Future Prospects

Minister Al-Mashat noted that 2025 is a crucial year for global finance, as the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development is set to take place in June in Spain. The event aims to adopt a new global financing framework, and Egypt’s strategy is well-aligned with the conference’s objectives.

She stated that Egypt’s participation in the anticipated conference will further strengthen its role in global financial discussions. The strategy introduces sustainable financial instruments to mobilise resources from public, private, local, and international sources. It also provides a structured action plan to address Egypt’s financing gap, ensuring alignment with national development priorities.

Minister Al-Mashat praised the collaborative efforts of national institutions, the United Nations team, and all stakeholders involved in crafting this transformative financing strategy.

The launch of the Integrated Financing Strategy represents Egypt’s bold step towards achieving sustainable development, financial resilience, and economic growth, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to securing a prosperous future.

Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English


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