GIZ Egypt

A Deep Dive into the UAE Startup Scene: GIZ Egypt takes Xcelerise Programme Entrepreneurs on a Roadshow to Explore UAE’s Ecosystem Here’s a recap of the 3-day adventure: Day 1: 🚀 We kicked off at Hub71 in Abu Dhabi, diving into the UAE’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and exploring the boundless opportunities for startups to grow and thrive. 🌟 Day 2: 💡 A day of hands-on sessions, fireside discussions and pitches, equipping entrepreneurs with the tools to understand what UAE investors are looking for—empowering them to secure their next big opportunities with representation from Endeavor Catalyst, BECO Capital, @Sherouq Partners and Global Ventures Bayzat Kayan Ventures💼 Day 3: 🏢 We wrapped up with a visit to Kitopi HQ, featuring an inspiring session with Kitopi’s Co-Founder and CGO, who shared invaluable lessons on scaling and driving innovation. 🔑 The energy and insights from this roadshow are just the beginning! 🚀 We can’t wait to see how the founders leverage these connections to elevate their ventures to new heights. 🌍 This roadshow is held as part of Xcelerise Programme, carried out in partnership with GIZ Egypt on behalf of the German Government through the Job Partnerships and SME promotion (JP-SME) project in partnership with Endeavor Egypt. To know more information about JP-SME, visit this link: (https://lnkd.in/ecQubGiv) #Xcelerise #GIZ #Entrepreneurship #Fundraising #ScaleUp #Mobilize Capital # Growth #Scalibility

Under the theme "Partnerships for a Just Transition," the first Egyptian German Development Cooperation Day focused on promoting social equity and economic resilience in the transition to a green economy. A panel discussion titled "Bridging the Divide: Advancing Partnerships for a Just Transition for People and Planet," was moderated by Dr. Laila Iskander Kamel, Board Member at CID Consulting and former State Minister of Environment and former State Minister of Urban Development and featured distinguished speakers representing different stakeholders, including H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation; H.E. Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment; H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation as well as Dr. Mohamed Bayoumi, UNDP Egypt Assistant Resident Representative and Climate Team Lead, Dr. Iman Bibars, Chairperson, ADEW and Ashoka Arab World, Dr. Ghada Barsoum, Professor of Public Policy at AUC and Mr. Helmy Aboul Eish, Chief Executive Officer, SEKEM Group. #EGDCDforall Ministry of Planning, Economic Development & International Cooperation Ministry of Water Resources & Irrigation Egyptian Ministry of Environment Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

الرحلة مليئة بالتحديات ولكن كل قصة بنقابلها بتخلينا نكمل ونطور من خدماتنا أكتر وأكتر. احتفالًا باليوم الدولي للمهاجرين، حضرنا لكم ملخص لأربع سنين من تأسيس المركز في ٤ دقايق ومتحمسين نكمل معاكم المشوار لسنين جاية! يتم تنفيذ برامج الوكالة الألمانية للتعاون الدولي الخاصة بالهجرة في مصر بالنيابة عن الحكومة الألمانية وبدعم الاتحاد الأوروبي وبالتعاون مع وزارة الخارجية والهجرة وشئون المصريين بالخارج. The journey might be filled with challenges, but each story we meet empowers us to grow and develop our services. Watch 4 years of EGC in 4 minutes in celebration of International Migrants Day, and we are looking forward to many years ahead. GIZ Egypt Migration programmes are implemented on behalf of the German government and are co-funded by the European Union in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Egyptian Expatriates' Affairs.

GIZ Egypt and IOM Egypt Partner to Enhance Sustainable Reintegration Support for Returning Migrants In conjunction with International Migrants Day, 18 December, GIZ Egypt and IOM Egypt have formalised their collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance sustainable reintegration support for returning migrants. The MoU was signed by Dr. Regine Qualmann, GIZ Egypt Country Director, and Mr. Bernard Lami, IOM Egypt Head of Programmes. The partnership leverages IOM's longstanding role in return assistance and GIZ's technical expertise on supporting tailored socio-economic reintegration measures, including counselling, skills development, and employment facilitation. Together, the organisations aim to establish a comprehensive referral system, optimise resources, and support national coordination mechanisms to strengthen reintegration frameworks in Egypt. This MoU marks the beginning of a continued fruitful collaboration, serving as a stepping-stone towards better inter-agency coordination and greater impact for Reintegration in Egypt. GIZ Egypt Migration programmes are implemented on behalf of the German government and are co-funded by the European Union. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

🌐 Boosting Trade and Advancing Agricultural Development: GIZ Egypt Facilitates Partnerships and Expands Egyptian Access to African Markets at Food Africa Exhibition During the 9th edition of the Food Africa Exhibition, GIZ Egypt hosted 8 co-exhibitors from farmers' organisations, agribusinesses, digital start-ups, and the MAPs institute, showcased innovative solutions aimed at advancing the agricultural sector and enhancing its global competitiveness. Actively supported and capacitated through the Agricultural Innovation Project’s activities, the companies demonstrated market readiness and the ability to address sectoral challenges. Over the course of three days, over 80 successful business matchmaking meetings were facilitated with national exporters, manufacturers, and international buyers. These networking meetings bridged gaps between local producers and global markets, fostering trade linkages and creating pathways for new market access. The meetings resulted in promising business agreements and follow-up visits, opening doors for Egyptian agricultural products to expand across regional and international markets, strengthening African trade, and driving economic opportunities. Furthermore, GIZ Egypt also played a key role in five roundtable discussions covering critical topics: Boosting Fresh Produce and MAPs Exports, Intra-African Trade, Bridging the Gap: Unlocking Opportunities for SMEs in the Food & Agro Sectors, Green Transformation and carbon initiatives, and Women in Packaging – Leadership and Innovation. For more information on the Agricultural Innovation Project implemented by GIZ Egypt on behalf of the German government and in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, follow this link https://lnkd.in/dAGRmbr NoorNation Lamiaa Melegui Dina Ahmed Ali

The “Technical Support to the Comprehensive Technical Education Reform Initiative II" (TCTI II) is looking to hire a "Head of Component (output 3)" starting the 2nd of March 2025. Interested candidates shall submit their applications in English by e-mail to [email protected] by maximum Monday the 30th of December 2024. Only applications mentioning the position title “Head of Component (output 3) - TCTI II - your name” in the subject field of the e-mail, will be considered. Please follow the link below for detailed job description: https://lnkd.in/d6gznCM2

Egypt-Germany Development Cooperation Signing Ceremony   Project Implementation Contract for the Project Technical Support for the Comprehensive Technical Education Initiative with Egypt (TCTI), 16.31 million Euros   Grant Agreement for the Comprehensive Technical Education Initiative, 32.00 million Euros   Debt Swap Agreements for the Strengthening of resilience among crisis-affected populations and their host communities, 29.00 million Euros In the presence of H.E. designated Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Egypt, Jürgen Schulz and H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, a signing ceremony was held for a Project Implementation Contract and Financing Agreements of the German Development Cooperation. H.E. Mr. Mohamed Abdel Latif and Dr. Regine Qualmann, Country Director of GIZ Egypt signed the Project Implementation Contract for the second phase of the project Technical Support for the Comprehensive Technical Education Initiative with Egypt (TCTI) amounting to 16.31million euros. H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat and Dr. Christoph Schäfer, Director of KfW Office Cairo signed a grant agreement for the “Financial Support of the Comprehensive Technical Education Initiative” (FCTI) worth 32 million euros. Additionally, H.E. Dr. Al-Mashat signed a debt swap agreement for the project “Strengthening national capacity for quality education and health/nutrition services for social cohesion and resilience among crisis-affected populations and their host communities” worth 29 million euros.

The "Technical Support to the Comprehensive Technical Education Reform Initiative II" (TCTI II) is looking to hire a "School Transformation Advisor" starting the 15th of January 2025. Interested candidates shall submit their application in English by e-mail to [email protected] by maximum Sunday, the 22nd of December 2024. Only applications mentioning the position title “School Transformation Advisor – TCTI II – your name” in the subject field of the e-mail, will be considered. Please follow the link below for detailed job description: https://lnkd.in/dTXAUAQp

The “Technical Support for the Comprehensive Technical Education Initiative with Egypt" (TCTI) is looking to hire a "Dual System Governance Advisor" starting the 2nd of February 2025. Interested candidates shall submit their applications in English by e-mail to [email protected] by maximum Wednesday the 25th of December 2024. Only applications mentioning the position title “Dual System Governance Advisor - TCTI - your name” in the subject field of the e-mail, will be considered. Please follow the link below for detailed job description: https://lnkd.in/dYfbcY46

Voices Against Violence: Empowering Action Team Europe, in partnership with Tadwein تدوين for Gender Studies, hosted an event on December 9th as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Violence against Women and Girls. Titled "From Awareness to Action: Understanding and Combating Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG)," this event shed light on technology-facilitated violence (TFV) and acid attacks, crucial issues affecting women and girls. The event brought together NGOs, feminist organisations, academia, Egyptian Government representatives, and members of the Egyptian Parliament to address the impact of TFV, which includes cyberbullying, online harassment, and social media stalking. Technology-facilitated violence inflicts emotional trauma, social stigma, and physical harm on victims, including femicide. To combat this, we must:  - Speak Up: Report online abuse and support victims.  - Educate & Empower: Provide women and girls with tools to stay safe online.  - Hold Perpetrators Accountable: Advocate for legal action and stringent regulations.  - Report to Authorities: Contact the Cyber Crime Unit in Egypt at Hotline Number 108. Let's unite to end violence against women and girls. Embassy of the Netherlands in Egypt #16DaysOfActivism   #No_excuse   #TogetherAgainstCyberViolence   #EndViolenceAgainstWomenandGirls