7 - Targeted Strategic Initiatives
7.6.1 Primary Programs of the Green ICT Primary Objectives:
Initiative
Raising public awareness of the importance
First: ICT Sector Sustainable Management and
of sustainable e-waste management
Development Program
Building human capacity in sustainable ICT
This program aims to reduce the negative
procurement and e-waste management
environmental impact of ICTs resulting from
Supporting sustainable environment-friendly
energy consumption and e-waste through two
development of the ICT sector
main tracks: sustainable ICT procurement and
Accelerating economic growth by promoting
sustainable e-waste management.
investment in green ICT
Second: ICTs for Sustainable Development Across all Sectors Program
This program aims at applying green ICT
solutions to limit greenhouse gas emissions
produced by other sectors and supporting
environment-friendly sustainable economic
development, particularly in the energy,
transport and housing sectors.
Primary objectives:
Supporting environment-friendly sustainable
national development
Contributing to efforts to reduce the causes
and minimize the impact of climate change
Creating new industries and job opportunities
in the field of e-waste recycling
Table 7.6.1: ICT Sector Sustainable Management and Development Program
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Activities
Organization of workshops, seminars, conferences,
etc. on green ICT and e-waste management
Green ICT
and e-Waste
Management
Awareness Program
Preparation of printed materials promoting green ICT
and e-waste management
Establishment of a web portal about green ICT
Promotion of collective efforts to protect the
environment via online social networks
Introduction of regulations concerning green ICT
procurement
e-Waste
Management Policy
and Legislation
Development
Program
Human Capacity
Building in
Sustainable ICT
Procurement
and e-Waste
Management
Program
Sustainable e-Waste
Management
Investment
Promotion Program
Amendment of legislation to support sustainable
e-waste management in cooperation with the
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Establishment of an accreditation system for
companies working in the field of recycling in
cooperation with the Ministry of Trade and Industry
Preparation of training courses and diploma
programs in sustainable ICT procurement and
e-waste management
Assessment of current e-waste management
practices in Egypt
Preparation of a proposal to implement an e-waste
take-back system
Programs
Output
No. of workshops, seminars,
conferences, etc.
No. of printed materials
Web portal
Policies
Laws
Accreditation system for recycling
companies
Training courses
Diploma programs
No. of trainees
Analysis of current e-waste
management practices in Egypt
Proposal for an e-waste take-back
system
Report on economic incentives
relating to e-waste management
Table 7.6.2: ICTs for Sustainable Development Across All Sectors Program
Table 7.6.1: ICT Sector Sustainable Management and Development Program
Programs
Table 7.6.2: ICTs for Sustainable Development Across All Sectors Program
Activities
Output
Maadi Call Center
LEED Certification
Program
Modification of Maadi Call Center Building MB4 to
meet the requirements for Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) certification
from the US Green Building Council (USGBC) in
coordination with the project consultant
LEED certification of Maadi Call Center
MCIT Lighting
System
Enhancement
Program
Installation of energy-saving lighting systems at
MCIT premises in Smart Village and Mohandessin
Reduced use of energy
Intelligent
Transport System
Pilot Project
Establishment of a smart road management
system
Improvement of transport and traffic management
Reduced use of energy and resources
Lower operating costs
Lower operating costs
Environment-friendly intelligent transport
system
Improved traffic flow
Reduced use of energy
Reduced emissions of greenhouse gases
Climate Change
Adaptation
through ICTs
Handbook
Program
Implementation of an international survey to
identify best practices in the field of climate
change adaptation using ICTs
MCIT Carbon
Footprint
Assessment
Program
Review of carbon footprint measurement systems
and selection of the most appropriate
Preparation of a handbook on climate change
adaptation through ICTs
Selection of company to perform the carbon
footprint assessment
International survey of best practices in
climate change adaptation through ICTs
Handbook on the best ICT practices in
climate change adaptation
Periodic measuring of MCIT’s carbon
footprint as a pilot project for wider
application