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Egypt: A term of spending despite austerity
Life in Egypt did not, before 25 January, and still does not, after 30 June, live up to the aspirations of many of its inhabitants. Social welfare has been sacrificed on the altar of economic “reform”, as if that was the only hurdle impeding the government’s effectiveness to provide a decent life for all. For …
Egypt’s economy: outlook and challenges in the eyes of international financial institutions
After several years marked by turbulence and uncertainty, Egypt’s economy encountered numerous challenges, from political unrest and declining tourism, to foreign currency and fuel shortages, which led the government to adopt an economic reform programme to improve Egypt’s public finances. Between September and November 2016, authorities introduced the value-added tax law (VAT), a free-floating currency, …
Mahlab calls on French companies to invest in Egypt
Ibrahim Mahlab, the president’s assistant for national projects and former acting prime minister, called on French investors to invest in Egypt on Monday. Mahlab held a speech during a conference organised by the French-language newspaper Al-Ahram Hebdo, in which he said the government has taken a number of steps aimed at reforming Egypt’s business …
Economic professors, experts criticise government’s reform programme
IMF loan will not encourage Egyptian economy, says former finance minister
It is too early to talk about IMF loan: Minister of Finance
No conditions will be imposed on Egypt as the reforms in IMF negotiations are the same as those in the government’s economic reform programme
Amid doubt, government initiative aims to partner with private sector for education reform
The government should encourage private sector investment, as such investment could save the government over EGP 20bn, says Badawy Alam
Religious reform: A community need faced by political detestation
Freedoms remain symbolic as fundamental equality issues prevail, says researcher
Sieren’s China: Reform of the People’s Liberation Army
Deteriorating human rights situation in Arab region, governments hostile to reform: CIHRS
Increased extrajudicial killing, curtailment of human rights activities, use of the judiciary as tool to eliminate political opposition among major violations
Draft budget shows slower fiscal improvement than projected: Moody’s
Rating agency Moody’s expects that lower oil prices in FY 2014/2015 will reduce fuel expenses to around EGP 70bn compared to EGP 100bn in the original budget
Violence against women still prevalent in Egypt: Amnesty International
Press briefing emphasises domestic, public, and state violence against women
Egypt’s economic reform plans ‘succeeding’: Kerry
Mehleb and the US Secretary of State hold talks over Egypt’s economy, Gaza ceasefire
US confirms support for Egypt’s economic reform programme
Government seeks to restore the confidence of international markets in Egyptian economy and gain support for economic reform programme
Egyptian government presents trade, technology projects to India
Government conducts broad international talks to revive confidence in Egyptian economy threatened by political turmoil
IMF suggests cash transfers to improve subsidies targeting
Egypt needs adequate mitigation measures, gradual price increases, and better public communication
President establishes committee for legislative reform
The committee will be tasked with drafting and revising draft legislations prepared by the state
Carter Center concerned over Egypt transition, provides recommendations
The centre deployed an “expert mission” which assessed the political and legal context around the presidential elections, providing recommendations
Economic reforms a ‘must’ for Egypt growth: Lagarde
IMF chief says there are “encouraging” signs in energy subsidy reform
Egypt calls for fairer representation of African, Arab and Islamic countries in UNSC
Egypt’s permanent representative to UN demands permanent seat in Security Council for Africa
The 2014 Egyptian Constitution:Without accountability, checks or balances
The following is the first of a two part article by the Arab Reform Initiative, an independent research network, concerning the 2014 constitution’s treatment of human rights and the separation of powers in the government. The first part, below, addresses the constitution’s articles concerning the military and security apparatus. The second part, dealing with the …
What are the justifications for Al-Sisi’s nomination? Part 3: Possible reform movement
In the previous articles, we highlighted three groups that are supporting Al-Sisi’s nomination. The first one is the popular movement, which expresses the general mood in the Egyptian streets. The second one if the old state movement, which encompass several groups with different goals and directions that believe in the old regime’s way and completely …
The difference between Reform and reform
“To better serve farmers.” The goals are a more productive agricultural sector and improved food security for Egypt’s population. Key is improving the services of the Principal Bank for Development and Agricultural Credit (PBDAC), said Minister of Agriculture Ayman Abu Hadid, speaking on the sidelines of the 10th Ministerial Meeting of the International Centre for …
ERF discusses Egyptian labour
ERF holds a conference to announce the findings of the” Egyptian Labour Market Panel Survey 2010”
Egypt calls for Security Council reform
Permanent envoy says Security Council’s discussion of domestic affairs breaches UN Charter
Kuwait emir says ‘old concepts’ must change, urges reform
The emir’s announcement comes a day after the government said it planned to review subsidy policies and charges on public services and commodities.
Islamists organise conference on dam
11 Islamist parties invite president, prime minister, cabinet and political movements to conference
The IMF conundrum: austerity and unrest
Accepting the International Monetary Fund loan in Egypt means testing the public’s willingness to endure a harsh economic climate
ElBaradei adopts youth-led reform initiative
The 120-page report will act as a whitepaper for the National Salvation Front’s policy proposals and political actions
Egypt lifts cooking gas prices, why it’s trivial
By Farah Halime How fitting that on April Fool’s Day, the Egyptian government attempts to deceive us all by claiming that its plans to raise the price of state-subsidised cooking gas for the first time in two decades will actually make any difference to the country’s energy subsidy spending. In fact, it won’t, and it is unlikely …