– GCC countries have taken the global lead in outlining AI public policies – AI technology has the potential to improve education outcomes – MENA universities are rising in world rankings for technology preparedness – New training initiatives seek to build the workforce of the future As public and private entities across the world weigh how to utilise generative artificial…
Egypt’s varied history, straddling multiple geopolitical and economic spheres, continues to shape the country’s development. However, this does not come without challenges. Food security uncertainty stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early 2022 is a particular headwind, in combination with associated issues like inflation and foreign exchange risk. Moreover, 29.7% of Egyptians sti
Education is been a primary policy priority for the current administration. Since the government of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi came to power in 2014, it has increased government expenditure on the sector and developed plans for the construction of new schools to meet the demands of the growing population. A significant 2018 education reform and the so-called Year of Education in 2019 have led…
The introduction of an overarching health care reform in 2018, aimed at providing universal coverage, has helped to initiate a complete overhaul of the Egyptian public health system. The Universal Health Insurance (UHI) policy is seeking to reshape the fragmented health care system and encourage greater collaboration between the public and private sectors. Currently, rapid population growth and securing…
The Covid-19 pandemic brought the limitations of the Egyptian health care sector under the spotlight, notably in regards to the medical staff-to-patient ratios and hospital bed numbers below the regional average. However, the health crisis has also helped to spur investment across the sector, especially in telehealth and medical technologies. Egypt is now advancing in its aim to deliver universal public…
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s declaration that 2019 would be the year of education followed the government’s announcement in 2018 of a major education overhaul programme. The year 2019 thus saw a number of initiatives put in place, most of which were aimed at increasing uptake of technology in classrooms and ultimately creating a dramatic cultural shift in the way society views education.…
In 2019 the government announced its Education 2.0 (EDU 2.0) initiative, a ambitious educational reform programme aimed at shifting the emphasis from memorisation and test taking to applied learning, and incorporating the use of technology. Investment for this transformation will come from both the government and international organisations, as a sizeable budget deficit and the Covid-19 pandemic…
Health care in Egypt recently embarked on a transformation that will last over a decade. A national health insurance plan offering universal coverage that has been planned for several years is now being implemented, promising widespread change to the nation’s administration of care. Challenges remain, however, namely difficulties in accessing care, long waiting times, and shortages in staff,…
Both the health and education sectors are in the process of significant reform. A universal health insurance (UHI) plan is currently being implemented, which promises widespread change to the nation’s administration of care. Although Covid-19 has placed a considerable strain on health infrastructure, the pandemic provides Egypt with an opportunity to streamline reforms and strengthen weak spots…
Rising health care costs, ageing populations and changing lifestyles in emerging economies are stoking demand for medical technology (medtech) solutions. These entail not just smart devices that remotely monitor and transmit biometric data, but any instance of technology that helps to deliver health services. These initiatives are happening everywhere, but there are significant differences…