CSR Egypt launched a strategy for transition to green economy within the framework of the state’s keenness on achieving sustainable development and implementing Egypt Vision 2030.
The strategy is meant to ensure that 30% of investment projects are committed to environmental sustainability standards, and this is reflected in the number of green projectsincluded in the 2020-2021 Fiscal year plan.
Under the plan, about 691 green projects will be implemented at a total of EGP 447.3 billion. About 15% of the general budget investments are allocated to these ventures in various Fields; such as agriculture, transport, electricity, renewable energy, waste management, etc.
This falls within the framework of confronting future risks and challenges which Egypt could face; such as climate change, food security, water security, economic stability, public health problems, technological access and bio-diversity.
Therefore, the third edition of the Forum on Strategies for Transition to Green Economy is held with an aim of creating opportunities and effective partnerships between the parties concerned and those interested in achieving sustainable development in the country and giving a push to the shift towards green economy in order to face future risks.
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Event Agenda
Lt. General Abdel Moneam Al Tarras
Chairman of Arab Organization for Industrialization (con rmed)
H.E.Dr.Yasmine Fouad
Minister of Environment
Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin
Executive director of International Monetary Fund
Ayman Soliman
CEO of Egypt’s Sovereign Fund
Mr.Christian Berger
Ambassador and head of the EU Delegation to Egypt
Ms.Elena Panova
UN Resident Coordinator in Cairo
Dr. Rania Al-Mashat
Minister of International Cooperation
Ms. Nada El Agizy
Director of Sustainable Development and international Cooperation . League of Arab States
(Where can promising opportunities be found?)
The session discusses effective multilateralism cooperation features and means of accelerating the shift towards
green economy in view of the challenges and sudden changes which the world witnesses as well as Egypt’s
potentials and promising opportunities.
With the participation of prominent representatives of governments and economic entities in Egypt and the
Arab world, the session is scheduled to tackle available opportunities for achieving green development.
Mr.Walid Labadi
Country Manager – Egypt, Yemen and Libya at IFC
Ms. Mayada Magdy Ragheb
Country Senior Representative, JICA Egypt
Dr.Dalia Abdel Kader
Chief Sustainability Officer – Commercial International Bank -CIB
(Finance – Investment – Export)
The session will review the features of future economy in light of sustainable nancing tools, stand on
the most important opportunities for opening new investment vistas in vital sectors in order to realize
sustainable economic growth and equitable development.The session also tackles the role of promoting innovation in creating solutions to environmental challenges and developing human capabilities
to gear up for the future.
Dr. Hesham Eissa
Co-Founder of DCarbon Egypt, environmental science and climate change Expert
Threats that can bring about chances
The conferees debate the impact of climate change on Egypt and the region, and what are the necessary measures to adapt to these changes. They also review the most important opportunities inherent in the various
sectors that can arise from the challenges of climate change, such as energy, agriculture, technology, etc.
Prof.Dr.Hend Farouh
Professor of Environment and Sustainable Design at Egypt’s Housing and Building National Research Center, National project manager of Egypt-PV,IMC/UNDP
It will address the major green construction trends, the use of green materials to achieve LEED certication,
and how green structure design can minimize negative impacts to the environment, and maximize
economic benets — especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Judge.Dr.Ehab Tarek
Senior advisor to Minister of Environment, Ex-International staff member at United Nations
It will review the legislative vision of the integrated waste management system in Egypt by amending the institutional, legal and governance frameworks, in addition to addressing the current and future status of the system
by explaining the philosophy of the new law to regulate waste management. It also sheds light on the importance of regulations and green economic tools for the success of the integrated waste management system
Eng.Emad Ghaly
Managing director of Siemens Energy in Egypt
Mr.Amr El Kady
Regional Director for Egypt, Middle East and Africa – Plastic Bank
Eng.Sherif El Gabaly
Chairman of Enara Capital
Ms.May Yassin
Sustainable Business Senior Manager at Vodafone Egypt and Secretary General of Vodafone Egypt Foundation
• Energy
• Recycling
• Digital transformation
• Agriculture
• Transportation
Mr. Ahmed Mansour
Secretary General of Egypt’s National Postal Authority
It will highlight the need to transform traditional supply chain models and look for longer-term digital solutions, as well as it will discuss how companies do to respond to business disruption and supply chain challenges from the global lockdown of COVID-19.
Mr.Ahmed El Alfi
Founder and CEO, Sawari Ventures & Greek Campus
Ms.Sherine Shohdy
Country Coverage Director – CDC Group – Egypt
Mr.Mina I. Nasif
CEO, Beacon Holding Managing Director Partnerships, AFP
Dr.Ehab Shalaby
CEO D-Carbon Egypt
The session gathers economists and leaders of banks and funds to exchange visions and review the features
and opportunities in Egyptian market in the future to push the economic recovery and drive a transition
towards greener, cleaner, and more resilient businesses. The session also tackles the role of impact investing
in creating purpose-driven business generation.