Germany’s GIZ supports Egypt in achieving sustainable development: Country Director
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is currently carrying out 16 projects in various areas across Egypt, according to Alexander Solyga, GIZ Egypt Country Director.
The German development agency has contributed a total budget worth €150m to the projects, which cover energy, water, urban development, economic development, and governance.
Solyga told Daily News Egypt that the current cooperation portfolio between Egypt and Germany amounts to €1.7bn, covering various priority sectors. He has over 28 years of experience in international development cooperation, and in 2016 served as GIZ’s country director in Sudan.
GIZ supports Egypt in its efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Strategy: Egypt Vision 2030, to create better social and economic prospects for the Egyptian people. The German government has aligned with priority areas developed by the Egyptian government, assigning GIZ as an implementing partner to support its achievement.
