In a statement Saeed said that the declaration works to enhance participation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, through a strategic partnership in implementing the National Structural Reform Agenda for Egypt 2021-2024, launched in April. Saeed noted the Egyptian government’s launch of the three-year National Structural Reform Program, which aims to diversify the production of the Egyptian economy by focusing on three leading sectors: manufacturing, agriculture, communications and information technology, which represent the main pillar of the structural reform program. During the implementation of the National Structural Reform Program, specific areas will be developed in cooperation with the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt, including forecasting the potential effects of reforms on the sustainable development goals. The minister noted to the review of the specific policy measures and quantitative objectives specified in the national structural reform program with a focus on comprehensiveness and sustainability, as well as defining the technical assistance of the United Nations. For her part, Panova said that the United Nations family is proud to partner with the Egyptian government to address critical structural reforms that will support sustainable development.

Source: Egypt Independent May 14, 2022 22:19 UTC