Egypt marked the conclusion of its Country Programme with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development during a high-level event attended by Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly and OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann, alongside ministers, ambassadors and representatives of international institutions.

In his opening remarks, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Ahmed Rostom, described the programme as a key milestone in strengthening strategic cooperation between Egypt and the OECD, supporting evidence-based policymaking, institutional capacity building and structural reform efforts aligned with Egypt Vision 2030.

He said the programme was implemented through 35 projects across five main pillars, covering inclusive and sustainable growth, innovation and digital transformation, public governance and anti-corruption, statistics and monitoring systems, and sustainable development.

Rostom announced the launch of 10 new OECD-related reports at the conclusion of the programme, covering investment climate assessment, innovation policies, clean energy, public expenditure efficiency, public investment governance, and other priority areas aimed at improving policy design and implementation.

He added that a comprehensive evaluation of the first phase was carried out to measure its impact on institutional capacity and economic reform support, confirming tangible progress in strengthening evidence-based policymaking.

According to the minister, the programme contributed to multiple policy areas, including:

- Supporting structural economic reforms and integrating OECD recommendations into national reform programmes

- Improving the business environment by simplifying procedures and enhancing SME and entrepreneurship policies

- Advancing innovation and digital transformation, including technical support for Egypt’s AI strategy

- Strengthening public governance tools, including support for programme-based budgeting frameworks

- Enhancing the national statistical system to improve data-driven policymakingSupporting environmental policy reviews and clean energy investment mobilisation

He also noted progress in aligning national policies with OECD standards and methodologies, which helped improve governance efficiency and policy effectiveness.

Moreover, Rostom said the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development conducted a full evaluation of the programme’s first phase, confirming its contribution to institutional strengthening, economic reform support and improved policy frameworks.

He added that Egypt is currently leading consultations with national entities and the OECD to define priorities for the second phase of the programme, aiming to deepen reform impact and enhance sustainability.

The minister concluded by reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with the OECD, stressing that continued cooperation will support economic resilience, enhance competitiveness, and reinforce Egypt’s regional role in development and policy leadership.