Egypt will adopt the World Bank's Human Capital Report on Egypt as a roadmap for government policy, aligning national development strategies with global human capital indicators and the country's long-term sustainability goals, Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar announced on Wednesday. Chairing the Human Development Ministerial Committee's regular meeting at the Health Ministry's headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, Abdel Ghaffar said the report will guide the committee's upcoming work and help identify policy priorities across education, health, and social protection. He stressed the importance of sustained partnership with international organisations—particularly the World Bank—in supporting Egypt's human development agenda. "The World Bank's Human Capital Report offers an integrated vision that will help us strengthen inter-ministerial coordination and ensure that our policies reflect both national priorities and international benchmarks," Abdel Ghaffar said. The meeting was attended by the Ministers of Higher Education, Education, Culture, Parliamentary Affairs, and senior officials from multiple ministries, alongside representatives from the World Bank. According to Health Ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the session reviewed the key findings of the World Bank report, which underscored Egypt's demographic and economic transformations and the need to synchronise national strategies with global frameworks for human capital development. The report highlighted challenges and opportunities across the life cycle—from early childhood development to labour market integration—and called for expanded investment in health, education, and skills formation. The minister emphasised that strengthening investment in healthcare, early childhood education, and kindergarten programmes, along with efforts to reduce school dropout rates and enhance access to quality preschool education, will be essential to boosting future economic productivity. The committee also discussed final arrangements for the Third International Conference on Population, Health, and Human Development, set to take place from 12–15 November under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. Abdel Ghaffar noted that the conference will serve as a platform to showcase Egypt's progress in human development and to outline its future policy roadmap. The opening session will feature a high-level panel focusing on government mechanisms, inter-ministerial coordination, and investment in human capital as a driver of inclusive growth. He extended an invitation to World Bank representatives to participate in the discussions, underscoring Egypt's commitment to continued collaboration with international partners in advancing sustainable human development.
