Access to finance is a challenge for the Egyptian economy as a whole, however, the problem is particularly acute in the agricultural sector; while the large-scale modern segment has access to credit, small-scale farmers – who represent the great bulk of farming activity in the country – have much more difficulty obtaining loans, in particular from...
Commercial real estate developers in Egypt currently face a number of key challenges. Since the 2011 revolution, demand for grade-A office and high-end retail space has fluctuated dramatically. As of the second half of 2013, a considerable percentage of the country’s high-quality commercial space had been recently vacated, according to data from the...
A substantial private health care segment already exists in Egypt, used by a fairly wide range of socioeconomic groups. The private sector largely coexists next to the public system, taking some of the strain off the latter and broadening the market. While a number of public-private partnerships (PPPs) have been pioneered, they have not been as...
With ICT both an economic enabler and an important sector in its own right, successive governments have made strong commitments to enhancing the country’s technical infrastructure. Expansion of the domestic broadband network is expected, while investors call for enhancements to international connectivity to strengthen Egypt’s position as an ICT...
Traditionally regarded as one of the largest destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa, Egypt ranks alongside markets like South Africa and Nigeria. Indeed, the country is particularly attractive to foreign manufacturers for its export-friendly location, as well as a range of trade agreements it has in place, and its low labour...
The provision of electricity, water and sanitation services presents particular challenges in a country with a population expanding as rapidly as that of Egypt. The unrest experienced by the country since 2011 has further complicated this task. While successive governments have taken steps to increase the capacity of the nation’s utilities...
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