Planning Ministry, AUC, KCL agree to upgrade skills of civil servants

CAIRO - 21 April 2019: The Planning Ministry of Egypt, the American University in Cairo (AUC) and King's College London (KCL) have agreed to work together to hone skills of civil servants as part of a Rowad 2030 project.

Egypt is keen on investing in human resources as part of its 2030 vision, said Planning Minister Hala el Saeed Sunday.

Under the deal, the AUC and KCL should implement a model program to train a number of senior officials of the different ministries, Saeid said, noting that this is meant to boost institutional reform in the country.

The Rowad 2030 project aims to spread the culture of entrepreneurship and free work. It is also meant to advance development, diversify sources of income, provide employment opportunities, provide assistance and develop youth capacities.