CAIRO - 4 May 2026: Egypt’s Planning Minister Ahmed Rustom addressed the closing conference of the Egypt–OECD Country Programme, marking the conclusion of a multi-year cooperation framework aimed at supporting economic reform and evidence-based policymaking.
During the event, Rostom announced the launch of 10 new policy reports covering key areas including investment climate, innovation, clean energy, public spending, and governance of public investments, as part of the programme’s final phase.
He said the programme represents an important milestone in strengthening strategic cooperation between Egypt and the OECD, highlighting that it was implemented through 35 projects across five main pillars: economic growth, digital transformation, governance, statistics, and sustainable development.
Rostom noted that the first phase of the programme underwent a comprehensive evaluation to assess its impact on institutional capacity building and the advancement of economic reform efforts.
He added that the Ministry of Planning is currently engaging in consultations with national stakeholders and the OECD to define priorities for the programme’s next phase, ensuring greater focus and deeper impact.
The minister stressed that the programme is based on a participatory approach involving multiple national entities, with the Ministry coordinating implementation to ensure effective delivery and measurable outcomes aligned with Egypt’s development goals.
Rostom concluded that the partnership with the OECD has contributed to strengthening policy design, improving institutional efficiency, and supporting Egypt’s broader development agenda under Vision 2030.
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