Egypt : EBRD strengthens support to Egypt’s private sector with $15bn investment portfolio

On May 5, 2025, Egypt’s Minister of Planning Rania El-Machat welcomed EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso to Cairo, highlighting the strategic depth of their partnership. The Bank’s investment portfolio in Egypt now totals $15 billion, supporting key sectors such as agriculture, industry, and renewable energy. The EBRD plays a critical role in attracting FDI and backing private sector-led growth. Egypt also supports the Bank’s planned expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa to boost regional integration and South-South cooperation.