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l Capable of achieving sustainable, inclusive growth
l An active global player, responsive to international
developments
l Generating jobs, maximizing value added, and increasing
GDP per capita
Energy An energy sector that:
l Meets national sustainable development requirements
l Maximizes the efficient use of traditional and renewable
resources
l Contributes to economic growth, competitiveness, social
justice and environmental preservation
l Is a leader in renewable energy and efficient resource
management
l Is innovative, adaptable, and compliant with the UN SDGs
Scientific Research, l To be a creative and innovative society producing science,
Knowledge, Innovation technology, and knowledge
l To ensure the developmental value of knowledge and
innovation using the outputs to face challenges and meet
national objectives
Transparency, A public administration sector that is:
Efficiency of l Efficient and effective at managing state resources with
Government transparency, flexibility, and fairness
Institutions l Subject to accountability, maximizing citizens’ satisfaction
and is responsive to their needs
GDP, gross domestic product; UN SDG, United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Reproduced from Egypt Vision 2030, 2016. Sustainable Development Strategy: Egypt Vision 2030.
Retrieved from: http://sdsegypt2030.com/?lang¼en.

The two repeating themes within all parts of the vision are the focus on
human capital and economic innovation. There is constant emphasis on
increasing access to education and training, as well as job creation, with a
concerted effort made for youth and women empowerment. Success in this
area will create qualified planners, civil servants, and professionals that are
integral to realizing Vision 2030. Focus on sustainable youth development is
vital for a country where 25% of the population is under the poverty line and
60% of the population is under the age of 30 (CIA). Egypt’s problems with
youth unemployment have historically been linked to lack of training, which
has caused complaints from the private sector regarding quality of training and
skills of Egyptian workers. Access to education and upgrading that education
are necessary to reduce the disenfranchised youth, while nongovernmental
organizations (NGOs) can help bridge the representation gap between the
youth and the government (Mansour and Mansour, 2016). The year 2016 was
declared the Year of the Youth, and it kicked off with several projects targeting
at-risk youth and families. The first was the Social Housing Programme to
improve affordability of housing for low-income families. The government has
also instituted Takaful and Karama (Solidarity and Dignity) social protection
programs that provide cash transfers to impoverished families with children
who are both enrolled in school and have regular medical checkups