This Guide has been developed to identify indicative general standards that aim (i) to integrate sustainable and fair development standards into development plans to maximize returns on public investments and development revenues; (ii) to improve the quality of life for citizens; (iii) to ensure the achievement of doubling the ratio of green public investments from 15% to 30% by 2022. This will be achieved by (i) adopting the green economy methodology to achieve sustainable development within the framework of Egypt’s Vision 2030; (ii) raising awareness of sectors and interventions that have a direct positive impact on the environment; (iii) guiding government and private sectors towards investing in these sectors. The sectors involved since they have a direct impact on the environment, are (i) Agriculture and Food Security; (ii) Water Resources and Irrigation; (iii) Industry; (iv) Energy; (v) Transportation; (vi) Housing; (vii) Health; (viii) Education; (ix) Scientific Research; (x) Tourism and Antiquities; (xi) Environment; (xii) Local Development; (xiii) Financing and Investment; (xiv) Private Sector. In the section concerned with these sectors, the Guide develops particular standards for sustainability and the ways to integrate thereof into various service, productive, and development activities and areas. These criteria represent the basis that shall guide the competent authorities in preparing their annual sustainable development plan proposals. For each sector are indicated (i) the responsible entity; (ii) performance indicators; (iii) projects and activities prioritized for funding; (iv) the relevant sustainability Codes issued by the concerned Ministry; (v) the benefits deriving from the implementation of the projects.
Egypt · 2021-01-01