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Mashat: Egypt has 1.5 to 3 million volunteers participate in various initiatives
Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania Mashat said Egypt has between 1.5 to 3 million volunteers participating in various initiatives, thus underscoring the vital role of youth in supporting state development efforts.
She highlighted the significance of the presidential initiative Decent Life (or Hayah Karima), which aims to achieve integrated development in Egypt’s rural villages and relies heavily on volunteers from civil society organizations.
Mashat made the remarks during her participation in a discussion session with Amina J. Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General and Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group.
This session took place during the 43rd World Scout Conference in Cairo, which saw participation from representatives of over 176 countries.
The get-together was also attended Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth and Sports; Kevin Frey, CEO of the Generation Unlimited Initiative; Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt; Ahmed Alhendawi, Secretary-General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement; and Zubaida Mahmoud, Head of the Programs Unit at the UN Group.
Mashat said Egypt represents the voice of Africa at the World Scout Conference, where youth are regarded as one of the continent’s greatest assets. Empowering youth significantly impacts efforts to achieve sustainable development goals.
Mashat noted that the initiatives the ministry is pursuing in collaboration with the United Nations and other international partners, including the national version of the Generation Unlimited Initiative, “Shabab Balad.” This initiative involves governmental bodies, the private sector, development partners, and youth in executing programs aimed at enhancing youth awareness and skills.
Additionally, Mashat discussed the ministry’s efforts to increase the number of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) schools through partnerships with the United States Agency for International Development and other initiatives.
The discussion touched on the importance of youth efforts and the role of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in advancing development through youth engagement. In this context, Mashat emphasized the crucial role of youth in achieving development and the government’s efforts to enhance investment in human capital.
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