Within the United Nations 2030 Agenda framework, local governments and decentralization are considered to be the best avenues to fulfill sustainable development in order to improve the living standards of local communities and achieve inclusive economic development. The COVID-19 crisis has shown leaders and policy makers around the world that over-reliance on international trade and tourism or central governments is not enough, as the resilience and self-sustainability of local communities is integral to the achievement of national objectives. During a meeting on Wednesday attended by Minister of International Cooperation Dr. Rania Al Mashat and Minister of Local Development General Mahmoud Shaarawi, Minister of Planning and Economic Development Dr. Hala El Said noted that the Egyptian government is dedicating investments worth EGP 47bn ($3bln) to Upper Egypt governorates in the next fiscal year (FY) 2020/21, which represents 25% of total government investments and is a 50% increase from last year. The fundamental goal of the program, as El-Said pointed out, is to develop local capabilities and work systems in order to create a decentralized framework where governorates can effectively manage local development. The program targets the poorest governorates, particularly Assiut…
Localization of Sustainable Development Goals in Upper Egypt With Investments Worth $3bln
June 4, 2020
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