The European Union support to Trade, Industry, Growth,
and Rapid Market Access (TIGARA) project held its inaugural Steering Committee
meeting at the premises of the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and
International Co-operation, said the UN media office in Cairo.
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This meeting marks a milestone in advancing the project’s mission to enhance Egypt’s industrial competitiveness, boost trade growth, and support the country’s long-term economic development.
Co-chaired by the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Co-operation and the European Union Delegation to Egypt, the Steering Committee convened to align stakeholders, establish key priorities, and approve the annual work plan of the project.
This project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade, focuses on strengthening the policy ecosystem and business environment, and supporting value chains and clusters to help Egypt capitalise on trade opportunities.
The committee includes representatives from several key governmental ministries and agencies, including Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade, Ministry of Local Development, Industrial Development Authority (IDA), Industrial Modernisation Centre (IMC), Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA), General Authority for Investment (GAFI), Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), Egyptian Organisation for Standardisation and Quality (EOS), General Organisation for Export and Import Control (GOEIC), Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC), Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) and civil society representatives.
The meeting provided an opportunity for committee members to discuss the project’s objectives, ensuring alignment with Egypt’s national development goals and fostering strong collaboration among all stakeholders, as well as validating the 2025 work plan.
Statements Giacomo Bogo, Attaché, Programme Manager – Trade, Investments and Digital Transformation, the European Union Delegation to Egypt, added: “TIGARA project reflects the EU’s strong partnership with Egypt; it is a key part of our strategy to enhance resilience and competitiveness in the industrial sector.
Source: The Egyptian Gazette
