Egypt: education, training and employment developments 2018

This report provides an overview of key policy developments in education, training and employment in Egypt. Since 2014, the solid grip of general Al Sisi on Egypt has ensured several years of political stability. In March 2018, Mr Sisi won a second four-year term as president. Local instability is, however, still present with terrorist attacks remaining a problem for the Sinai region and creating a huge decrease in tourism. Egyptian macroeconomic stability is still fragile, but authorities are undertaking wide-ranging structural and policy reforms, focused on improving the business climate and enhancing investments. Reducing unemployment, in particular of young people and women, is the key priority. In July 2018, Egypt's House of Representatives approved a USD 500 million loan from the World Bank Group's International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, to go towards the five-year Supporting Egypt Education Reform project, which aims to modernise the public school system, enhance the capacity of teachers and administrators, and increase the role of technology in teaching and learning.

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