This document provides an overview and summary of Egypt's Sustainable Development Strategy: Egypt Vision 2030. It discusses the background and methodology used to develop the strategy through a participatory process. The strategy has 5 pillars: economic development, energy, knowledge innovation and research, government transparency and efficiency, and social justice. Each pillar identifies strategic objectives, indicators, challenges and programs/projects to work towards Egypt's vision of achieving sustainable and inclusive growth, a knowledge-based economy, social integration and environmental protection by 2030. The document also compares the strategy's goals to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals which Egypt has adopted.

1. Nationalizing SDGs in
Sustainable Development Strategy: Egypt Vision
2030
Measuring and Monitoring SDGs in Egypt – UNDP & IFPRI
Dr. Nihal El-Megharbel
Vice Minister for Monitoring
Ministry of Planning, Monitoring & Administrative
Reform
Thursday, 23rd of June 2016

2. Agenda
 Introduction
 Overview on Sustainable Development Strategy: Egypt Vision 2030
 SDS Background
 SDS Methodology
 Components of SDS
 Sustainable Development Strategy: Egypt Vision 2030 Pillars.
 Sustainable Development Strategy: Egypt Vision 2030 vs. Sustainable
Development Goals
 Summary
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3. Introduction
 The preparation for the SDS started in 2014 and lasted for two years.
 It is the first formulated strategy in accordance with the methodology of long-term
strategic participatory planning. It has been prepared with wide social participation,
taking into account the visions of civil society, the private sector, ministries, and
government agencies.
 A large number of international finance and development institutions gave attention
to the preparation of the strategy and participated in its formulation; ILO, USAID, JICA.
 Assurance of consistency and coherence between the targets of Egypt’s national
sustainable development and the universal targets of the United Nations; Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs).
 Egypt has announced its adoption of the SDGs during the 70th round for the United
Nations General Assembly that took place during the period from 25-27 September, 2016,
thus declaring Egypt's precedence in integrating the Sustainable Development Concept and
targets into the national planning system.
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4. Overview on Sustainable Development Strategy: Egypt Vision 2030
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5. Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS): Egypt Vision 2030
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6. Sustainable Development Strategy: Egypt Vision 2030 Participatory Approach
15
ministerial
meetings
100
workshops
50 preparation
and
coordination
meetings
More than
15 experts
Participants Methodology of the strategy preparation
Government
Private sector
Civil society and
the international
organizations
Academics and
experts
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7. Main Goals of Sustainable Development Strategy: Egypt Vision 2030
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8. Pillars of the Sustainable Development Strategy: Egypt Vision 2030
Internal policies are closely linked to establishing a
democratic political system that respects
human rights principles and based on the rule of
law; for:
• establishing a democratic society characterized
effective executive institutions,
• strengthening and supporting the role of the
Parliament in legislation and supervising the
executive authority,
• eliminating the phenomena of nepotism and
favoritism,
• establishing an effective civil society that supports
decentralization, thus, alleviating the burden on
the central government and increasing
opportunities for political participation,
• supporting and enabling political parties as a
guarantee of democracy,
• activating and enabling the political system and its
institutions to cope with global developments,
• establishing a free and pluralistic society that
empowers youth and women, fights terrorism,
and achieves a prompt justice.
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9. Pillars’ Structure
Setting the target (where we want to be)Vision
What are the major issues on which it is necessary
to focus on
Strategic objectives
Indicators reflecting the achievement of objectives
(KPIs) (Inputs/ outcomes/ strategic results)
Key Performance
Indicators
Define the Challenges that prevent the achievement
of each objective
Challenges
Mechanisms and work plans
Programs and
Projects
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10. SDS Vision for 2030
By 2030, the new Egypt will achieve a competitive, balanced,
diversified and knowledge based economy, characterized by
justice, social integration and participation, with a balanced
and diversified ecosystem, benefiting from its strategic
location and human capital to achieve sustainable
development for a better life to all Egyptians.
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11. Competitive & Diversified Economy characterized by Sustainable & Inclusive GrowthMainIndicators
MainPrograms
&Projects
 Development of Suez Canal area.
 Establishment of the new administrative capital.
 Cultivation & development of four million acres of land.
 New development pillars (road network)
 Construction of one million housing units within the framework of the social housing program
 Decent Work Program (DWP).
 Regional Economic development project.
Real Growth Rate (%)
12
2030
10
2020
4.2
Status
Quo
5
2030
10
2020
12.8
Status
Quo
2.28
2030
7.5
2020
11.5
Status
Quo
Unemployment Rate (%)
Total Deficit to GDP (%)
Economic Development Pillar
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12. Sustainable Energy that fulfills Development Requirements & Contributes in National
Income
MainIndicatorsMainPrograms
&Projects
 Promote innovation in the Energy Sector.
 Dabb’ah Nuclear Station.
 Adoption of environmental standards & expansion in audited measures.
 Energy Subsidy Management.
Contribution Share of Energy Sector in Total GDP (%)
25
2030
20
2020
13.1
Status
Quo
0
2030
0
2020
242
Status
Quo
8
2030
12
2020
15
Status
Quo
Fuel Subsidies (in Billions, EGP)
Efficiency of electricity transmission and distribution
(%)
Energy Pillar
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13. Maximizing the Developmental Return from Innovation and Knowledge, and associating
it to national objectives and challenges
MainIndicators
Main
Programs&
Projects
 Adoption of a comprehensive program that inculcates a culture of innovation and knowledge
in the community.
 Stimulating innovation in SMEs through the development of a comprehensive program.
 Activating partnership between the state and the private sector to support and stimulate
innovation
Knowledge, innovation & Scientific
Research Pillar
Global Innovation Index (rank)
60
2030
85
2020
99
Status
Quo
60
2030
100
2020
132
Status
Quo
60
2030
100
2020
135
Status
Quo
Innovation Capacity of Companies (rank)
Quality of Scientific Research Institutions (rank)
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14. Efficient & Effective Administrative Body characterized by Transparency that provides
high-quality services
MainIndicators
Main
Programs&
Projects
 Development of planning and monitoring system.
 Improvement & development of communication channels & mechanisms between the government
and the citizens.
 Modernization of the IT infrastructure of the administrative system of the state.
 Combating corruption across all governmental entities.
Transparency & Efficiency of
Governmental Institutions
Pillar
Number of citizens served per each government
employee
40
2030
26
2020
13.2
Status
Quo
70
2030
50
2020
20
Status
Quo
80
2030
70
2020
59.5
Status
Quo
Government Efficiency (score)
Ease of Doing Business Index (score)
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15. Promoting Societal Integration & Achieving Equality in rights & OpportunitiesMainIndicators
Main
Programs&
Projects
 Raising the efficiency of the social protection and subsidy systems , as well as broadening
their scope of influence.
 Reducing societal, gender & generational gaps.
 Achieving a balanced geographical distribution of services.
Social Justice PillarGeographical Gap in Human Development Indicator
0.043
2030
0.06
2020
0.086
Status
Quo
10
2030
20
2020
31
Status
Quo
10000
2030
4000
2020
3436.3
Status
Quo
Gini Coefficient
GDP per capita
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16. Application of an integrated Health system that is characterized by availability, quality &
non-discriminatory
MainIndicators
Main
Programs&
Projects
 Adoption of comprehensive health coverage.
 Raise the quality of health service provision.
 Promotion of preventive & health programs.
 Empowerment of municipalities in providing health care services under a decentralized system.
 Development of the Drug sector.
Health PillarHealth expenditure per capita ($)
600
2030
300
2020
152
Status
Quo
100
2030
100
2020
58
Status
Quo
28
2030
40
2020
59.6
Status
Quo
The proportion of citizens insured through a
comprehensive social health insurance (%)
Direct health expenditure of citizens (%)
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17. Improve the quality of the education system in alignment with global educational
regimes that is available to all without discrimination
MainIndicators
Main
Programs&
Projects
 Development of teachers’ occupational and technical skills.
 Development of a Subsidy System for Disadvantaged Families.
 Mildly Handicapped Students Integration Program.
 Establishing an academy for technical education specialized in graduating qualified teachers for technical
and vocational education.
 Developing a mechanism that promotes the participation of the private sector in securing schools and
educational material for the technical education.
 Application of an accreditation system for Egyptian certifications (internationalization).
Education & Training Pillar
Illiteracy Rate (%) (15-35)
2030
7
Zero Default
2020
28
Status
Quo
80
2030
60
2020
30
Status
Quo
28
2030
40
2020
59.6
Status
Quo
Percentage of Technical education graduates working in
their fields of specialization (%)
Number of Egyptian universities listed at the order of
the top 500 universities in the world (Shanghai Index)
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18. Consolidation of Positive Cultural Values in the Egyptian society, and preservation of our
Cultural Heritage
MainIndicators
Main
Programs&
Projects
 A package of programs aimed at raising the cultural and heritage awareness among the community.
 Establishment of a fully integrated IT infrastructure for the cultural work.
 Protection and development of traditional crafts.
 The protection and preservation of heritage.
Culture PillarTourism and Travel Competitiveness Index (rank)
2030
70
2020
85
Status
Quo
3.3
2030
2.3
2020
1.8
Status
Quo
1.95
2030
1.0
2020
1.95
Status
Quo
Number of foreign visitors to museums and heritage
sites (million visitors)
Geographical gap in the number of cultural centers
per 100,000 people.
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19. Good & Sustainable Governance of Natural ResourcesMainIndicators
Main
Programs&
Projects
 Expansion in the establishment and development of the infrastructure required for achieving a
sustainable water system.
 Raising the efficiency of solid wastes management system and supporting its sustainability.
 Developing the necessary policies to reduce air pollution, combat climate changes and protect the
environment.
 Developing the disposal system of hazardous wastes and raising its efficiency.
Environment Pillar
Percentage of non-traditional water resources used/
total water resources used
2030
30
2020
20
Status
Quo
80
2030
40
2020
20
Status
Quo
-50%
2030
-15%
2020
157
Microgram/m3
Status
Quo
Percentage of domestic solid waste regularly
collected and treated (%)
Percentage of reduced rates of pollution caused by
fine airborne dust (%)
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20. Increasing inhabited area in proportion to the availability of resources and size and
distribution of populationMainIndicators
Main
Programs&
Projects
 Activation of municipalities' role in execution and management of urban plans.
 Promoting the population settlement in the new development areas.
 Combating the phenomena of slums and insecure areas.
 Encouraging the use of green and sustainable building methods.
Urban Development Pillar
Number of Egyptian cities in Global Connectedness
Index Report
2030
5
2020
1
Status
Quo
Less than 5
2030
Less than 8
2020
12
Status
Quo
3 (added)
2030
1 (added)
2020Status
Quo
Housing gap indicator
Area of lands added to Egyptian inhabited areas (%)
7
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21. Sustainable Development Strategy: Egypt Vision 2030 vs. Sustainable
Development Goals
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Goals SDGs
Goal 1: End
poverty in all
its forms
everywhere
 Proportion of population below $1.25 (PPP) per day (MDG Indicator)
 Proportion of population living below national poverty line, by urban/rural (modified MDG
Indicator)
 Multidimensional Poverty Index.
 Percentage of eligible population covered by national social protection programs
 Percentage of women, men, indigenous peoples, and local communities with secure rights to
land, property, and natural resources, measured by (i) percentage with documented or
recognized evidence of tenure, and (ii) percentage who perceive their rights are recognized
and protected.
 Losses from natural disasters, by climate and non-climate-related events (in US$ and lives
lost)
 Total fertility rate
 Complementary National Indicators:
1.1. Poverty gap ratio (MDG Indicator)
1.2. Percentage of population using banking services (including mobile banking)
1.3. [Indicator on equal access to inheritance] – to be developed
1.4. [Disaster Risk Reduction Indicator] – to be developed
Sustainable Development Goal 1 - KPIs

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Goals SDGs
Goal 2:
End
hunger,
achieve
food
security
and
improved
nutrition
and
promote
sustainable
agriculture
 Proportion of population below minimum level of dietary energy consumption (MDG Indicator)
 Percentage of women of reproductive age (15-49) with anemia
 Prevalence of stunting and wasting in children under 5 years of age
 Percentage of infants under 6 months who are exclusively breast fed
 Percentage of women, 15-49 years of age, who consume at least 5 out of 10 defined food groups
 Crop yield gap (actual yield as % of attainable yield)
 Number of agricultural extension workers per 1000 farmers [or share of farmers covered by
agricultural extension programs and services]
 Nitrogen use efficiency in food systems
 [Crop water productivity (tons of harvested product per unit irrigation water)] – to be developed
 Complementary National Indicators:
2.1. Percentage of population with shortfalls of: iron, zinc, iodine, vitamin A, folate, vitamin
B12, [and vitamin D]
2.2. Proportion of infants 6–23 months of age who receive a minimum acceptable diet
2.3. Percentage children born with low birth weight
2.4. Cereal yield growth rate (% p.a.)
2.5. Livestock yield gap (actual yield as % of attainable yield)
2.6. [Phosphorus use efficiency in food systems] – to be developed
2.7. Share of calories from non-staple crops
2.8. Percentage of total daily energy intake from protein in adults
2.9. [Access to drying, storage and processing facilities] – to be developed
2.10. [Indicator on genetic diversity in agriculture] – to be developed
2.11. [Indicator on irrigation access gap] – to be developed
2.12. [Farmers with nationally appropriate crop insurance (%)] – to be developed
2.13. Public and private R&D expenditure on agriculture and rural development (% of GNI)
2.14. [Indicator on food price volatility] – to be developed
Sustainable Development Goal 2 - KPIs

24. Sustainable Development Goal 1: Poverty Reduction
Economic Development
SDS
Pillar
SDS
Aim
KPI
Current
Status
2020
2030
Poverty
headcount ratio at
national poverty
lines*
26.3%
23%
15%
Percentage of
population below
the extreme
poverty line*
4.4%
2.5
0
GDP per
capita
(USD)*
3, 436.4
4,000
10,000
Achieve sustainable inclusive growth
Unemployment
Rate
12.8%
10%
5%
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* Also in social justice pillar
Total fertility rate
(children per
woman)
3.5
3.3
2.4

25. Sustainable Development Goal 1: Poverty Reduction (2)
Social Justice
SDS
Pillar
SDS
Aim
KPI
Current
Status
2020
2030
Geographical gap in
the percentage of
population under
poverty line
17%
10%
5%
Percentage of female
headed households
living under poverty
line
26.3%
12%
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
Enhancing social inclusion & Providing protection for the neediest groups
Subsidy
Efficiency*
* To Be Developed
Beneficiaries of
the social welfare
programs*
-
-
-
The percentage
of population in
unsecure slum
areas*
25

26. Sustainable Development Goal 1: Poverty Reduction (3)
Health
SDS
Pillar
SDS
Aim
KPI
Current
Status
2020
2030
The percentage of citizens covered by
social health insurance (%)
58%
100%
100%
The improvement of the health of citizens within a framework of justice
and equity
26
Mortality rate due to uncommon
diseases among persons between 30 and
70 years
24.5%
22%
20%

27. Sustainable Development Goal 2: Food Security
Economic Development
SDS
Pillar
SDS
Aim
KPI
Now
2020
2030
Inflation rate
11.8%
8%
3-5%
Maximize the value added
Health
The improvement of the health of
citizens within a framework of justice
and equity
Prevalence of stunting among
children under 5 years of age
21%
15%
10%
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28. Sustainable Development Goal 2: Food Security (2)
Urban Development
SDS
Pillar
SDS
Aim
KPI
Now
2020
2030
Rate of reduction of agricultural
land infringement
30,000 acres
100%
100%
Percentage of population with
access to safe drinking water
>90%
>95%
100%
Increase inhabited areas in a way that is suitable for the accessibility of
resources, size, and distribution of population
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29. Programs
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30. Programs for Sustainable Development Goal 1: Poverty Reduction
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Economic
Development
Pillar
 Suez Canal Development Project
 Decent Work Program
 Regional Economic Development Program
 Programs and Projects to Formalize the Informal Sector
 Curb Inflationary Pressures for Macroeconomic Stability (storage and
logistics centers)
Social Justice
Pillar
 Improving the social protection and subsidy systems and expanding their
coverage
 Achieving a balanced geographical distribution of services

31. Programs for Sustainable Development Goal 2: Food Security
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Economic
Development
Pillar
 4 Million Acre Development Project
 Create clusters of agro-industries
 Increase agricultural area and support agro-industrialization:
 Create assembling points and storage facilities for strategic goods
 Develop aquaculture projects:
 Establishing a ‘center for modernization of agriculture’:
 National program for the development of livestock, poultry, and fish
resources
 Develop garner projects
Health Pillar
 Application of universal health coverage
 Enhancing Preventive and Health Programs
Urban
Development
Pillar
 Elimination of infringement and violations in existing urban communities
 Control informal settlement phenomenon and insecure areas:

32. 2030/SDSEgypt
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