Egyptian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Abdulaziz Qansua, held a meeting with JICA's First Deputy Executive Vice President, Katsura Miayazaki, to discuss the new phase of the Egypt-Japan Partnership for Education (EJEP). The partnership, launched in February 2016, aims to develop Egypt's education system and human resources. The meeting took place at the Egyptian Embassy in Tokyo, with several high-ranking officials in attendance.
The EJEP partnership is set to continue until 2031, focusing on sustainable results in education, training, and human resources development. Dr. Qansua emphasized Egypt's commitment to strengthening cooperation with Japan and maximizing the partnership's impact. The two parties discussed a detailed plan with annual stages and clear timelines, prioritizing the expansion of several programs, including the "Tokatso" model and the EJ-KOSEN system.
The "Tokatso" model aims to be implemented in eight universities, involving 320 students, while the EJ-KOSEN system will be expanded. The parties also discussed enhancing scholarships for Egyptian students and researchers in Japan and continued support for the Egyptian-Japanese University for Science and Technology. A joint framework will be established to measure the partnership's outcomes, focusing on its impact on students, researchers, and educational institutions.
The meeting also addressed the sustainability of joint programs and projects, with a plan to transfer more responsibilities and costs to Egyptian institutions by 2031. This will enable Egypt to continue implementing programs and benefit from Japanese expertise after the support period ends. The parties explored potential cooperation in higher education and scientific research beyond 2031, including new programs focusing on technological universities and innovation.
The EJEP partnership has received support from JICA for several programs, including the Egyptian-Japanese University for Science and Technology and the EJ-KOSEN system. Both parties agreed to continue coordination to implement the updated plan, assess performance indicators, and achieve the partnership's objectives. The partnership aims to develop Egypt's higher education system and human resources.
The Egyptian-Japan partnership has been instrumental in enhancing education and research in Egypt. With a focus on sustainability and impact, the new phase of the partnership is expected to yield significant benefits for Egypt's education sector. The meeting concluded with a commitment to continued cooperation and collaboration between Egypt and Japan.
Key aspects of the partnership include the expansion of educational programs, enhancement of scholarships, and development of a joint framework to measure outcomes. The partnership's success will be evaluated through its impact on students, researchers, and educational institutions. Egypt and Japan are committed to strengthening their cooperation in higher education and scientific research.
Key points
- Egypt and Japan to expand educational programs and enhance scholarships under the EJEP partnership.
- A joint framework will be established to measure the partnership's outcomes and impact.
- The partnership aims to develop Egypt's higher education system and human resources.
