Egypt, WB mull human development priorities

CAIRO, Nov 1 (MENA) - Minister of Social Solidarity Ghada Wali on Friday met with World Bank's Vice President for Human Development Annette Dixon.

In a press statement, the Ministry of Social Solidarity said the two sides mulled Egypt's priorities regarding the human development file.

The minister reviewed Egypt's efforts in implementing social protection programs, provide job opportunities and invest in human capital.

Dixon affirmed the WB’s keenness on supporting Egypt in expanding its social protection programs that invest in people through conditional schooling and health programs, stressing the importance of focusing on the early childhood stage in terms of nutrition and enrollment in nurseries, which will help serve children's mental growth and personality development.