Inclusive Green Growth in Egypt, UNIDO, Embassy of Switzerland in Egypt, Ministry of Trade and Industry

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is implementing a project entitled Inclusive Green Growth in Egypt (IGGE), with funding from the Government of Switzerland (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation). The main counterpart in the Egyptian Government is the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Collaborating partners include the Ministry of Environment, the Industrial Modernization Center (IMC), the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA), the Luxor and Qena Governorates, as well as private sector associations and civil society organizations. The geographical coverage is the Luxor and Qena Governorates in Upper Egypt.

IGGE aims to contribute to the efforts of the Government of Egypt to boost growth, productivity and job creation, while at the same time safeguarding the environment. The green economy has great potential in this area, with the private sector acting as a key driver of inclusive green growth. Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the green economy play a crucial role in local economic development and make use of resources traditionally overlooked or wasted. As such, their development brings about both economic and environmental benefits. The project’s ultimate aim is to support market system changes for a favourable environment to businesses and the workforce in the green economy.