The discussions took place during a meeting between Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom and Ary Naïm, IFC Regional Director for North Africa and the Horn of Africa.
Silla explained that these investments were directed toward supporting commercial banks, the healthcare sector, sustainable manufacturing, ports, and the new and renewable energy sector.
The International Finance Corporation's Managing Director Makhtar Diop praised Egypt’s success in mobilizing development finance in alignment with national priorities for inclusive and sustainable growth in a recent conference.
These investments targeted critical areas such as climate finance, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), green tourism, and renewable energy projects under the “NWFE” program.
The meeting underscores the government's commitment to involving the private sector in the management of key infrastructure, particularly airports, as it seeks to enhance efficiency, service quality, and economic growth.