Canada providing $10 million in funding to support young entrepreneurs in Egypt’s agribusiness sector
News release
November 6, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
Canada is committed to supporting young people overcome barriers, whether at home or abroad. Investing in their education and training is key to helping them find good jobs while contributing to their communities.
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today announced that Canada is providing close to $10 million in funding over 6 years to support industry-relevant skills training for young people in the agribusiness sector in Egypt.
With this funding, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), working with local partners, including the Egyptian Ministry of Education and Technical Education, will set up an innovative learning hub to connect young professionals in Egypt with agribusiness education, training and jobs. Over 20,000 students will benefit from technical training, internships, and career counselling, allowing them to gain climate-smart skills and join the agribusiness industry in Egypt’s Beheira, Gharbia and Menofia regions.
Canada and Egypt have a long-standing friendship, built over the course of 70 years of diplomatic relations. In addition to collaborating closely on development initiatives, growing trade ties and strengthening people-to-people connections, Canada works with Egypt to promote peace, stability and security in the Middle East and in Africa.
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“By working together, Canada and Egypt are advancing education, food security and climate-smart job opportunities. This funding leverages Canada’s expertise in sustainable agriculture and technical education to improve career prospects for thousands of young people in Egypt, fostering more inclusive and resilient communities.”
- Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development
“Canadian colleges and institutes are global leaders in skills training that meet the needs of both learners and employers and respond to the biggest challenges we collectively face around the world. Bringing together that expertise through intentional and integrated strategic partnerships is a key element of CICan’s work to drive impact. We are very excited to build on our existing relationships with partners in Egypt and to continue to support sustainability in Egypt’s agriculture sector.”
- Pari Johnston, President and CEO, Colleges and Institutes Canada
Quick facts
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Since 2018, Canada has provided $50 million in development assistance funding to Egypt.
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Canada’s assistance focuses on supporting the economic empowerment, employment and entrepreneurship of women and youths, improving the capacities of smallholder farmers to adapt to climate change and adopt climate-smart agricultural practices, as well as increasing access to inclusive health services for women and youths.
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