Talaat announced this during a meeting with Sangbu Kim, the World Bank's vice president for Digital Transformation.
The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in digital transformation, developing digital infrastructure, raising digital awareness, and improving digital skills.
The discussions also covered key achievements from the World Bank's technical assistance programme in public data governance and real estate wealth management.
In 2023, the World Bank Group approved a $7 billion Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Egypt (FY2023-2027) to support inclusive, sustainable growth, job creation, private sector development, climate action, and regional integration. This aligns with Egypt’s Vision 2030 and the National Climate Change Strategy.
Egypt’s digital transformation strategy
Moreover, Talaat highlighted Egypt's digital transformation strategy, which includes creating a robust legislative framework for governing communications and information technology.
He discussed ongoing efforts to develop digital infrastructure, such as extending fibre optic cables and replacing copper cables across the country.
These projects are essential for improving sector performance through technology, digitizing government services, and preparing youth for future jobs.
Furthermore, the minister emphasized the importance of supporting innovation and creating mechanisms to encourage citizens to use digital platforms.
For his part, Kim praised Egypt’s strategy for creating an integrated digital society that aligns with the World Bank’s efforts to reduce the digital divide.
He also reviewed key programmes implemented in data protection, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence and expressed hopes for continued cooperation, especially in the "Haya Karima" villages.
“The World Bank has a set of priorities which include providing support and technical assistance in programs and projects aimed at accelerating digitalization, providing impactful digital services, green transformation, and data centres,” said Sylvia Solf, the global lead for Business Regulation in the Finance, Competitiveness, and Innovation Practice of the World Bank Group.
Haya Karima
Talaat also reviewed the ministry’s projects in the "Haya Karima" villages, which include providing high-speed internet, enhancing postal services, upgrading mobile towers, and implementing digital awareness programmes.
These efforts have resulted in a 41 percent increase in telecom subscriptions, improved services, the installation of fibre optic networks in 766 villages, and the addition of 1,277 mobile network towers.
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