According to the ODA-SDG map, 18 development partners provided funds worth $1.4 billion, representing 5.6 percent of the current financing portfolio. These in addition to bilateral development partners, namely Germany, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), France, Switzerland, the United States of America, Canada, Italy, and Japan. For instance, the financing from the World Bank amounted to $530 million to develop the health system, improve the quality of health care services and manage the demand for health services and family planning. The map promotes transparent and effective communication with stakeholders and citizens to learn about the national development efforts made through international partnerships. The book documents Egypt’s pioneering experience in international cooperation and development finance, crafting a model for other emerging and developing countries.

Source: Egypt Today August 02, 2021 13:18 UTC