Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Rania A. Al-Mashat, met with Minister of Education and Technical Education, Mohamed Abdel-Latif, to discuss critical measures for improving the educational process as part of the country’s 2024/2025 fiscal year plan. 

 

The discussion focused on strengthening educational outcomes by addressing key challenges within schools, with a clear commitment to boosting the sector’s performance through national and international collaborations.

 

Al-Mashat highlighted the Ministry of Planning's ongoing efforts to integrate public investments, local resources, and international partnerships to meet national development targets, particularly in the education sector. With education accounting for 42% of the total investments in the current fiscal year’s plan, the government underscores its commitment to enhancing human capital, which is seen as a cornerstone for sustainable economic development.

 

The planning minister further noted that improving public investment efficiency, alongside a governance strategy aimed at fostering private sector involvement and reducing inflation, remains a central goal. The importance of leveraging international cooperation to mobilize resources and provide technical expertise was also emphasized.

 

Minister Abdel-Latif emphasized the government's proactive measures to improve educational quality, particularly in light of political leadership prioritizing education. He acknowledged the success of recent initiatives, which have alleviated challenges such as high student-to-teacher ratios and teacher shortages, leading to reduced overcrowding in classrooms.

 

The ministers also reviewed the Ministry of Education’s investment plan, which includes the construction of new classrooms to ease overcrowding, especially in primary education. A key focus of this plan is expanding access to specialized and applied schools, as well as enhancing partnerships with the private sector. Special attention is also being given to reducing illiteracy rates in Upper Egypt, alongside improving school infrastructure to meet quality standards.

 

These efforts reflect Egypt’s broader goal of achieving balanced and sustainable growth by enhancing the educational system and preparing future generations for the knowledge-based economy.