Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday reviewed the country’s ongoing digital transformation strategy and efforts to attract further investment into the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. The discussions took place at the government’s New Alamein headquarters with Minister of Planning Rania Al-Mashat and Minister of Communications Amr Talaat.
According to a cabinet statement, the meeting focused on joint initiatives to support Egypt’s digital economy, enhance cooperation with international partners, and create a stronger environment for ICT startups and digital entrepreneurship. Officials also reviewed progress in workforce training, knowledge exchange, and international partnerships aimed at boosting innovation and sustainable development.
Sector Growth and Achievements
Egypt’s ICT sector has emerged as one of the fastest-growing areas of the economy, recording annual growth above 16% and increasing its contribution to GDP from 3.2% in 2014 to 5.8% today. The country leads Africa in fixed internet speed and has advanced 49 places in the global Government AI Readiness Index since 2019.
Major initiatives include the Digital Egypt platform, which now serves 8 million registered users, and AI-driven projects in healthcare. The government has also made a strong push for digital capacity-building, with the budget for training grants growing 25-fold between FY 2018/19 and 2023/24, and the number of trainees rising from 4,000 to nearly 400,000 in the same period.
Outsourcing and Global Services
Egypt’s outsourcing industry continues to thrive, employing over 145,000 specialists across more than 195 service centres, exporting digital services to 175+ international companies.
The meeting was also attended by the CEO of the National Telecom Regulatory Authority, the CEO of Telecom Egypt, and the Assistant Minister of Planning for Infrastructure Affairs, reflecting the government’s cross-sector approach to accelerating digital transformation.
