Egypt’s Incremental Climb to Rank 106: From IMF-Backed Reforms to Connector Ambitions

Tuesday 30 Sep 2025

For years, Egypt, like much of Africa, has been overlooked in global mobility and citizenship rankings. The 2025 Africa Report presents a different story, one of a continent undergoing subtle yet meaningful change.

Backed by IMF-supported structural reforms and heavy investment in projects such as the New Administrative Capital and Suez Canal expansions, Egypt is positioning itself as a key North African hub, as per the 2025 Africa Report by CS Global Partners.

The report further noted that Cairo’s reform agenda is ambitious, and between May 2022 and December 2024, nearly 500 structural reforms were introduced to modernise the business environment. This has further streamlined investment processes under the State Ownership Policy.

“If sustained, these reforms could eventually strengthen Egypt’s standing in areas such as passport power, investment appeal, and economic opportunities. For now, Egypt may not yet be a prime destination for outbound mobility but holds growing potential as a regional connector,” the findings of 2025 Africa Report further added.

Notably, The Africa Report is a special edition of CS Global Partners’ World Citizenship Report (WCR) 2025. This mini-series ranks African countries on key factors such as economic stability, quality of life, mobility, and investment appeal. By focusing on Africa’s unique strengths and challenges, the report highlights the continent’s growing role in the global citizenship and mobility space.

“Through the Africa Report, we wanted to highlight a continent that is often underestimated in global citizenship discussions. While progress varies across countries, what stands out is Africa’s resilience and adaptability. Egypt, for example, is steadily implementing reforms that could shape its long-term role as a regional connector. These shifts, though gradual, show that Africa is positioning itself to play a far more influential role in the global mobility and investment landscape,” said Micha Rose Emmett - CEO of CS Global Partners.

The report further highlighted that Egypt’s trajectory reflects a broader theme emerging from the 2025 WCR: adaptability. Across the continent, some nations are advancing steadily through legal, policy, and economic reforms, while others are evolving more gradually. This diversity highlights the complexity of Africa’s growth narrative.