Summary of the "National Narrative"

The document highlights key economic challenges facing Egypt, such as low productivity, the gap between savings and investment, and the need to improve resource management efficiency. It calls for directing investments toward productive sectors and enhancing coordination between economic policies through recently introduced planning and public finance laws. It also emphasizes the importance of mobilizing resources to finance development and supporting the transition toward a green economy.

The document stresses the role of the private sector and entrepreneurship in driving growth and creating jobs, along with reforms to improve the investment climate and attract both foreign and domestic investment. It also underlines the need to align education with labor market demands, develop technical and vocational skills, and support innovation and startups.

On the local level, the document highlights the importance of bottom-up planning and fair distribution of investments across governorates. Major initiatives such as “Hayah Karima” (Decent Life) and integrating environmental dimensions into development planning are key to ensuring long-term sustainable growth.