6 - Strategic Pillars and Executive Work Programs
6.5 ICT Industry Development
Table 6.5: ICT Industry Development – Primary Programs
The primary strategic objectives of this axis are:
Increasing annual revenues from outsourcing
exports from $1.3 billion to $2.5 billion, and
from intellectual property to $1 billion
Attracting more foreign investment through
marketing and promotion of Egyptian ICT
activities and exports, participation in regional
and international exhibitions, and organization
of trade missions
Increasing the number of outsourcing
professionals, with the aim of creating 75,000
direct job opportunities and 220,000 indirect
job opportunities. As well as contributing by
80% of the training cost of Egyptian university
graduates on Soft Skills programs
Establishing technology parks in various
governorates, especially those where the key
elements of industry are available
Raising the ability of Egyptian companies
to develop the IT industry through the
implementation of capacity-building programs
and the provision of necessary infrastructure
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Support of MSMEs:
Raising the performance and competitiveness
of MSMEs by helping them identify new
marketing and production opportunities, and
supporting MSMEs outside of Egypt’s main
cities with the aim of creating job opportunities
in these communities
Expanding the range of training programs
available to Egyptian companies with the
aim of raising competitiveness in software
and IT services, improving management and
marketing practices, and promoting adherence
to internationally recognized quality standards
Promoting the use of global consultancy
firms by Egyptian companies seeking to enter
foreign markets
Developing and supporting MSMEs working in
the fields of software, value-added services
and internet economy, making use of Egypt’s
technical experience in these fields
Main Programs
Outsourcing Industry
Table 6.5: ICT Industry Development – Primary Programs
MCIT seeks to boost Egypt’s global ICT
competitiveness by developing the outsourcing
services industry, raising IT service exports and
attracting foreign investment, thereby promoting
sector growth and creating new job opportunities.
Development Program
Executive Programs
IT Export Promotion
Program
Technology Zone
Development Program
ICT Industry Capacity
Building Program
Aims
A group of nine projects designed to increase Egyptian ICT exports by:
Promoting the ICT exports of Egyptian companies
Enhancing call center services
Promoting foreign direct investment
Supporting Egyptian participation in international exhibitions
Supporting the participation of Individual companies in
exhibitions and events
Using foreign consultancy firms to assist in the execution of
the strategy up to 2020
Branding Egypt
Establishing a photo library for ITIDA in cooperation with
Smart Villages Company
Subsidizing business trips for ICT companies
Creating a supportive environment for the development
of the national ICT industry and Egypt’s international
reputation in ICT services through a public-private
partnership
Raising ICT industry capacity by developing the skills of
university students and those employed in the industry,
and creating a favorable climate for investment
Providing training, consultation and evaluation to achieve
international quality standards
Developing a world-class ICT industry that drives national
economic growth
ICT Company
Development Program
ICTs for MSMEs Program
Supporting MSME development and capacity building
through the use of ICT tools and applications and the
creation of an environment conducive to their growth