Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Wednesday said that Egypt's development path is based on a clear, human-centred philosophy, enshrined in its 2014 constitution and embodied in its Vision 2030 under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. Speaking on behalf of the president at the second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Madbouly said that despite unprecedented economic and geopolitical challenges, Egypt has made a "qualitative leap" by investing in social infrastructure and strengthening social protection systems. "Egypt affirms the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities as a pillar for achieving development, and that the right to development is a human right," Madbouly told the summit. He highlighted the "Takaful and Karama" cash assistance programme, which he said has become a legislative right under the 2025 Social Security Law and provides monthly support to more than 7 million families. Madbouly also pointed to the "Decent Life" initiative, one of the largest development initiatives in Egypt's modern history, which aims to develop infrastructure and services in rural areas. In public health, he noted the "100 Million Healthy Lives" initiative, which has completely eliminated the Hepatitis C virus, and the expansion of the universal health insurance system. The prime minister added that a national framework for social protection is being prepared in Egypt, based on investment in human capital and designed to enhance resilience to emerging shocks and risks, including climate change. The framework will rely on flexible and adaptable digital systems that link protection with development and economic empowerment. Madbouly said he looked forward to the summit's success in achieving the aspirations of member states on social development issues on the international stage.
