UNDP Egypt meets with Egyptian ministers to boost innovation and Vision2030

In one of her first official meetings since assuming office, UNDP Egypt Resident Representative Chitose Noguchi met with Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Dr. Hossam Osman, Deputy Minister for Innovation and accompanied by UNDP Egypt Assistant Resident Representative for Inclusive Growth and Innovation, Dr. Abeer Shakweer. The meeting underscored UNDP Egypt’s strong commitment to supporting the Government of #Egypt in advancing #Vision2030 and the recently launched National Policy for Sustainable Innovation 2030—a bold step towards building an innovation-driven knowledge economy. At the meeting, they also discussed the new joint project designed to accelerate the implementation of the Innovation Policy, in close partnership with key affiliates including the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT), the Innovation Support and Development Fund (ISDF), and the Science and Technology Development Fund (STDF). With Egypt’s remarkable progress in the Global Innovation Index—moving from 96th in 2020 to 86th in 2024—this collaboration aims to strengthen Egypt’s role as a regional leader and active global player in science, technology, and innovation. We remain committed to harnessing global expertise and partnerships to support Egypt’s journey towards a sustainable, knowledge-based future.