Egypt’s Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to enhance climate-resilient agricultural and rural development. The agreement, which operates under the framework of Egypt’s “NWFE” programme, was signed by Regine Qualmann, Country Director of GIZ Egypt, and Mohamed Abdelkader, Country Director of IFAD. The signing took place in the presence of Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, and Holger Illi, Head of German Cooperation at the German Embassy in Cairo. This cooperation aims to multiply development impact by aligning the technical expertise of GIZ with the financial capacity of IFAD to support rural communities. Al-Mashat stated that the partnership reflects a commitment to integrating water, food, and energy projects while aligning international cooperation efforts with national development targets.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 19, 2026 15:40 UTC