Egypt is facing the Corona pandemic crisis with relatively good economic conditions as a result of the economic reforms it implemented. As an exception from countries of the region, global expectations for economic growth in Egypt are positive. However, this does not negate the huge effects of this crisis on the Egyptian economy. Egypt can […]
In a very early response to COVID-19, ECES organized its first webinar via zoom application due to COVID-19 precautionary measures. Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Envoy for the 2030 Finance Agenda, United Nations, represented his outlook for the changes in the economy and the global system due to COVID-19. He believes that a new world has been […]
For many, the concept of “impact investment” is new and contains many questions and contradictions. For example, can you make money and create social impact simultaneously? How do we know when the effect is really positive? In this distinguished lecture, Morgan Simon, who has over 18 years in the field of impact investing, presents her […]
What China has achieved in the fields of industry, construction, technology and infrastructure is no doubt remarkable. China’s economic growth that impressed the world did not materialize out of nowhere. In fact, it was associated with the adoption of policies to promote education, health, and vocational training, and to avail opportunities for private sector growth, […]
The data-driven economy that is being shaped by the digital transformation differs in numerous ways from the industrial and knowledge-based economy, which preceded it; these differences have disruptive implications in a number of dimensions. Dan Ciuriak addressed, in his lecture, the different features of the emerging data-driven economy for national economic and industrial policy, trade, […]
This seminar aims to discuss the findings of an ECES study that draws on international experience regarding the main elements that female entrepreneurs find essential for operating their businesses. The study identifies key drivers for success, shortcomings to overcome and how governments could intervene to provide support.
In support of the State’s efforts to develop technical and vocational education and training, ECES is pleased to propose a four-dimensional roadmap for leveraging technical and vocational education and training in Egypt. The roadmap is founded on the findings of an ECES survey on the expected demand for labor in manufacturing over the coming five […]
The tenth workshop discussed the digitalization process and the current status of the banking sector, as well as the challenges facing it. The discussions presented the experiences of the Commercial International Bank (CIB), and the Agricultural Bank of Egypt. The eleventh workshop addressed digital transformation in non-banking financial institutions. Cash transactions constitute one third of […]
The African continent has historically been rich not just in its natural resources but also in capital and the potential of its youth. Many countries and world powers realizing the potential of these assets have contributed to several investments in lucrative industrial, infrastructure and commodity projects. While these projects are positive, they serve interests of […]