Egyptian Minister of Education Mohamed Abdellatif recently chaired a meeting of the Fund for Supporting, Financing, Managing and Constructing Educational Projects' board of directors. The meeting aimed to review the fund's current status, discuss ongoing projects, and address new requests for support. Abdellatif highlighted the fund's significance in supporting the ministry's priorities, emphasizing the need to allocate resources efficiently to projects that align with the actual needs of the education system.
During the meeting, Abdellatif instructed the fund to focus on projects that address urgent needs in schools and educational institutions, ensuring a direct and sustainable impact on the quality of education. The minister also reviewed several proposals and requests for funding, stressing the importance of prioritizing projects that enhance the efficiency of the education system.
The meeting covered various topics, including requests for funding and support from the ministry and other educational institutions. The board approved funding for several projects, including the costs of general exams for secondary school students for the 2025-2026 academic year. Additionally, they approved 50% of the dues for retired teachers and those employed on a part-time basis to address teacher shortages.
The board also approved funding for the General Authority for Educational Buildings to provide 100 computers to schools in North Sinai. Furthermore, they allocated funds to connect the sewage system to the Gamal Hamad School for Gifted Students in Suez and to develop the sports city in Arish, North Sinai. Other approved projects included upgrading technical schools to technology-applied schools and providing 50,000 whiteboards for newly established classrooms.
The meeting was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Deputy Minister Ayman Bahaa El-Din, Financial and Administrative Assistant Minister Mohamed Sami, and representatives from the Ministry of Finance and the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones. The board also reviewed and approved the fund's budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and its financial statements for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
The fund's activities align with the Egyptian government's efforts to improve the education sector. By supporting educational projects, the fund aims to enhance the quality of education and provide better services to students. The meeting demonstrated the government's commitment to allocating resources efficiently and prioritizing projects that address the actual needs of the education system.
The Egyptian Ministry of Education continues to work on implementing its priorities, with a focus on improving educational infrastructure and services. The fund's role in supporting these efforts is crucial, and its activities will have a positive impact on the education sector in Egypt.
Key points
- The fund will provide 100 computers to schools in North Sinai and allocate resources to develop the sports city in Arish.
- The Egyptian government is working to improve the education sector by supporting educational projects and prioritizing those that address urgent needs.
- The fund's budget and financial statements for the 2026-2027 and 2025-2026 fiscal years, respectively, were approved during the meeting.
