Overpopulation
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli held a meeting Tuesday with a number of officials to get briefed on the final draft of the executive plan of the project.
"The country is witnessing a rapid and steady increase in population growth rates," the minister stated.
For the 100 million Egyptians to feel the impact of development programs accomplished, our annual GDP must be $100 trillion which is beyond our capacity, President Sisi added.
The official was commenting on the statements the president made Saturday on the needs resulting from overpopulation as almost 2.4 million are born every year.
The minister asserted that overpopulation has a negative impact on the state's budget and the Egyptian economy.
Abdel Qawi's statements came in a conference held to examine possible partnerships between the government and the civil society.
While we struggle with a growing young population, 20 countries are struggling with their aging populations.
The Moroccan team was delighted to be able to qualify for the 2019 African Cup of Nations with a precious win on Cote d'Ivoire 1-0 on Friday.
It is estimated that Egypt's population will hit 150 million in 2050 with an increase of 70 percent compared to 2015.
Ministries of Health and Endowments fused tanks under a unified agreement that takes an aim at raising awareness on the overriding threat.
Realizing the impact of human population planning on socio-economic development Egypt aims to raise awareness of family planning especially in rural areas.
The most prominent problems facing the governorate are high rates of illegal migration among young people, and the high rate of early marriages as well.
President Sisi said that developed countries do not suffer from the same issues as developing countries do, such as overpopulation.
President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi described overpopulation as a threat that is no less dangerous than terrorism.
The Ministry of Awqaf will organize four-day training courses for imams on the dangers of overpopulation and its impacts on the family and society.
The World Youth Forum called for registration for participating in events through the Youth International Conference’s official Facebook page on Tuesday.
Egypt seeks to bring down the fertility rate from 3.5 children per woman to 2.5, according to statements by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Health
