Inclusive Green Growth in Egypt - IGGE
The project will contribute to market system development of the bio-based and agri-food, circular and sustainable energy value chains in Luxor, Qena, Sohag and Beni Suef (with a particular focus on women and youth). This will be done through capacity building/upskilling, creation of market linkages and integration of sustainble practices and policies to reduce poverty, mitigate climate change and reduce environmental degradation.
| Región/País | Tema | Período | Presupuesto |
|---|---|---|---|
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Egipto |
Inclusive economic Development
Desarrollo de pequeñas y medianas empresas
Apoyo a empresas e inclusión económica Creación de empleo |
01.08.2025
- 30.06.2029 |
CHF 3’500’000
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- Industrial Development Organization
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Sector según clasificación del comité de ayuda al desarrollo de la OCDE INDUSTRIA
BUSINESS & OTHER SERVICES
OTROS SERVICIOS E INFRAESTRUCTURAS SOCIALES
Sub-Sector según clasificación del comité de ayuda al desarrollo de la OCDE Desarrollo PYME
Business support services and institutions
Política de empleo y gestión administrativa
Temas transversales El proyecto apoya también mejoras en la organización contraparte
Tipo de ayuda Contribución a proyectos y programas
Número de proyecto 7F09748
| Contexto | Egypt is facing increasing economic pressures, over-proportionally affecting the poor, in particular in Upper Egypt, where 55% of the population, remains below the poverty line. While agriculture and manufacturing employ 33% of the population, agriculture consumes 80% of Egypt’s scarce water resources1 and manufacturing consumes 26% of Egypt’s energy2. Egypt has made progress reducing CO2 emissions, but efforts must intensify to achieve set targets3. Egypt is also struggling with waste management and recycling, as pollution spreads across several organic and inorganic waste streams. IFC (2018) estimated that the market value of the country’s agricultural waste could reach 920 million USD annually. Green investment opportunities for the private sector in Egypt are estimated to amount to at least USD 38 billion between 2020 and 20304. Although Egypt has developed its framework conditions to promote green growth, MSMEs providing green technologies and solutions continue to face challenges limiting their growth and technology adoption rates. In addtion to their remoteness from metropolitan entreprenurship hubs, rural MSMEs in Upper Egypt face additional challenges, including lack of infrastructure development, limited market integration, access to finance and a high prevalence of informality. |
| Objetivos | Contribute to transforming the market system in Upper Egypt to be more conducive to MSME growth and enable inclusive and sustainable economic and industrial development within the green and circular economy. |
| Grupos destinarios |
• 5,500 direct beneficiaries • 105 MSME’s (35% female-led) • 35 start-ups (40% female-led) • 8 governmental bodies • Private sector representatives • 3 universities • 3 banks • NGOs and CDAs • Governors of Luxor, Qena and Sohag (new). |
| Resultados |
Resultados previstos: Output 1.1: Green and circular start-ups and MSMEs are capacitated to improve their productivity, competitiveness and resilience. Output 1.2: Financial institutions are strengthened to design, implement and mainstream green finance solutions that drive green growth and circular economy. Output 2.1: Policymakers are equipped with strengthened frameworks and institutional capacities to effectively support green and circular start-ups and MSMEs, fostering sustainable economic growth and innovation. Output 3.1 Capacities of 100 SMEs in waste value chains bringing innovative green and circular business models are enhanced. Output 3.2 Catalytic and de-risking financial support provided for up to 7 competitively-selected SMEs. Resultados de las fases anteriores: - 147 MSMEs (35% women and 56% youth-led) generated revenues of EGP 1.45 billion. - 4.6 mio. USD loans and grants for green MSMEs mobilized. - Female employment in supported firms increased by 15%. - Reduction of 205,655 tons of CO2 emission and 342,599 tons of biomass valorised. - 6 academic programmes at 2 universities developed. - 12 policy instruments on national green economy strategies adopted. - Development and operation of a bio-refinery demonstration plant (funded by Italy) - Market system development has proven highly effective in expanding green MSMEs. - Organizing platforms like Green Business Expos are particularly effective for collaboration and building networks. |
| Dirección / Officina Federal responsable |
COSUDE |
| Contrapartes del proyecto |
Contraparte del contrato Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) |
| Coordinación con otros proyectos y actores | Collaboration and co-funding with FARM+5, Governments of Cyprus and Italy. Synergies with Swiss funded Green Inclusive Agriculture (AIP II) & World Bank, GIZ, EBRD. |
| Presupuesto | Fase en curso Presupuesto suizo CHF 3’500’000 Presupuesto actual suizo ya emitido CHF 0 Presupuesto inclusive contrapartes del proyecto CHF 9’100’000 Total del proyecto desde la primera fase Presupuesto suizo CHF 5’071’000 Presupuesto inclusive contrapartes del proyecto CHF 8’571’000 |
| Fases del proyecto |
Fase 2 01.08.2025 - 30.06.2029 (Active) Fase 1 01.09.2019 - 30.06.2025 (Completed) |
