6 - Strategic Pillars and Executive Work Programs
6.7 International Cooperation
Table 6.7: International Cooperation – Primary Programs
The primary strategic objectives of this axis are:
Identifying opportunities for cooperation with
other countries, and participation in ICT-related
decision-making forums of UN bodies and other
regional and international organizations, to
present the views and protect the interests of
Egypt and the region
Attracting foreign investment to increase ICT
sector growth and create job opportunities for
youth
Strengthening Egypt’s role in the Arab and
African regions through the implementation of
joint ventures
Maximizing use of ICTs to improve the level
and quality of public services and promote a
knowledge-based society
Developing ICT policies in line with international
trends, local needs, and related research and
studies
Expanding the scope of Egypt’s partnerships
with other countries to help consolidate
relations and to facilitate access to international
expertise promoting ICT sector growth
Raising Egypt’s global competitiveness in ICT
Enhancing ICT cooperation between Egypt and
the international community to support the
growth and development of the ICT sector
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Main Programs
Executive Programs
Aims
Bilateral Cooperation
Table 6.7: International Cooperation – Primary Programs
MCIT seeks to enhance cooperation in the field
of ICT with other countries and international
organizations– on the bilateral, regional and
international levels– including through exchange
of expertise and experience, and joint ventures
promoting growth and development.
Program
Expanding Egypt’s cooperation with other countries
and international organizations – on the bilateral,
Cooperation with
International
Bilateral, regional and
Organizations Program
promoting national development
Strengthening cooperation with the countries of Africa
through the Back to Africa initiative, which includes the
international cooperation
programs
regional and international levels – with the aim of
Nile ICT Corridor Initiative, targeting capacity building
Regional Cooperation
and development in the Nile Basin region; a project to
Program
boost Egypt’s bilateral relations with the countries of
Africa; and support of the New Partnership for Africa’s
Development (NEPAD)
Strategic Development
Partners Program