The Education and Scientific Research Committee at the House of Representatives plans to call on the Ministry of Finance to boost next year’s allocations for education and scientific research to EGP 210bn in accordance with the Constitution. Head of the committee, member of parliament Gamal Sheha, said that constitutional provisions for scientific research during the current fiscal year are at EGP 30bn which comprises 1% of GDP, higher education at 2% worth EGP 60bn, and pre-university education at EGP 120bn. The ministries of higher education and scientific research, finance, and education will coordinate to develop a comprehensive plan for the development of education and scientific research system and linking it to the labour market, Sheha said. He explained that the committee will develop a legislative agenda for the education sector, including education and higher education bills in addition to laws for universities and scientific research. Sheha refused to disclose information on that system, but he noted that the committee is considering several proposals to develop education through new strategies.

Source: Daily News Egypt October 19, 2016 13:41 UTC