The Ministry of International Cooperation will launch the Egypt – International Cooperation Forum (ICF), entitled "Engaging for Impact", on 8-9 September, under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. The event is expected to witness a high-level international and regional participation, bringing together the global community to streamline efforts for a better tomorrow and to identify the parameters of sustainable recovery. This hybrid forum will take place during the participation of several economic and social institution as well as bilateral and multilateral development partners, such as the United Nations, the World Bank Group, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), and the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development. This is in addition to the presence of African, Asian, and Latin American ministers and policy makers; presidents of international financial institutions; bilateral and multilateral development partners' representatives; think tanks; the private sector; and international and regional research centers. The forum lasts for 2 days, and encompasses engaging panels and workshops. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, stated that it's Egypt's first time to launch an international cooperation and development financing agenda; reflecting the country's leading role in international cooperation on the global and regional levels. The Minister further mentioned that holding the Egypt- ICF reflects the country's and President Al-Sisi's trust and belief in unifying countries' efforts towards achieving inclusive and sustainable development for all, especially in transition and developing economies, which in turn reflects Egypt's efforts towards pushing for development cooperation in a harmonized manner. She also noted that this forum underscores the importance of harnessing opportunities and deepening partnerships in order to achieve sustainable development, which opens the door for a strengthened dialogue between countries, financing institutions, and development partners. The two days' forum shall emphasize the significance of multilateralism, with emphasis on Egypt's ownership for 'building back better' in transition and developing economies.
