Egypte

The Netherlands have been long term partners with Egypt in sustainable agriculture development with the leading principal of ‘Climate and Water Smart Agriculture’. The embassy facilitates a portfolio of projects where Dutch and Egyptians companies and (knowledge) institutes collaborate for impact and new business development. The projects fall under the Dutch investment policy of ‘Combi-tracks’, where trade and delivering Impact go hand in hand. As agricultural team at the embassy we are proud to coordinate the work, in close collaboration with our colleagues from Foreign Affairs. This document gives the current portfolio of projects through which The Netherlands collaborates with Egypt on Climate and Water Smart Agriculture.

In this article, you will find a factsheet focused on Egypt's economy. Below you can read more about key development priorities as well as agriculture and agribusiness challenges and opportunities. Egypt, with a GDP of $348 billion in 2024, stands as one of the largest economies in Africa and the Middle East. Over the past decade, the country has demonstrated significant economic resilience, maintaining steady growth despite regional instability, global economic challenges, and the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The projected growth rate of 3% for 2024 (IMF) reflects Egypt's ability to recover and stabilize.

Egypt and Jordan face increasingly fragile ecosystems. Reduced rainfall and rising temperatures put pressure on their biodiversity. The Netherlands recognizes the importance of protecting biodiversity in these regions. That is why the Netherlands Agricultural Network (LAN) team at the Dutch Embassy in Cairo funds local grassroots projects focused on capacity building and sustainable solutions for both people and nature, moving beyond just resource provision.