Doha: Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli asserted that Egypt’s path of development is based on a clear philosophy on the human being as outlined in the 2014 Constitution and embodied in Egypt’s Vision 2030 under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.
According to State Information Service Egypt, this statement was made during a speech delivered by Madbouli on behalf of President Sisi at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha. The summit saw wide participation from heads of state and government leaders. Madbouli extended a warm welcome to the attending leaders, commending the Qatari and UN efforts in organizing this significant summit.
Madbouli emphasized that the summit takes place amid complex global circumstances, as both the world and the region contend with numerous crises and challenges that obstruct social and economic development efforts. He highlighted the foundational impact of the Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action from the first World Summit for Social Development in 1995, which focused on poverty eradication, full employment and decent work for all, and social integration.
Reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, Madbouli stressed the importance of the right to development as a fundamental human right. Despite facing unprecedented economic and geopolitical challenges, he noted that Egypt has made significant strides by investing in social infrastructure and enhancing social protection systems.
Madbouli also detailed Egypt’s efforts to transition from welfare to productivity and economic empowerment through a Strategic Financial Inclusion Framework. This includes expanding income-generation opportunities, vocational training, and financing for small and medium-sized enterprises. He highlighted Egypt’s family-centered approach, which provides enhanced protection for people with disabilities and the elderly, and integrates new legislation and unique services.
Additionally, Madbouli pointed to the success of the ‘100 Million Healthy Lives’ campaign, which led to the eradication of hepatitis C, alongside initiatives such as universal health insurance, early childhood development programs, entrepreneurship training, financial inclusion, and savings and lending schemes for women, particularly female breadwinners.