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Sustainability has become a key condition for market access rather than an additional cost for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)<\/a>, Mostafa Hassan<\/a>, CEO of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), said.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the opening session of Egypt Sustainable Business Week, Hassan said Egypt\u2019s green transition requires greater awareness among SMEs, which account for a significant share of investment in the Egyptian market, and stronger support to help them adopt sustainable practices.<\/p>\n

Technical support, innovation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hassan said MSMEDA supports SMEs as a growth partner, offering technical and institutional assistance alongside financing to help them adopt sustainable practices, cut energy costs and improve governance.<\/p>\n

The agency is also working to establish a specialized unit to support innovation, which he described as a key pillar of sustainability.<\/p>\n

Expanding green finance:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The MSMEDA CEO called on banks and financial institutions to provide more green financing to SMEs, helping them meet the requirements of the sustainable transition.<\/p>\n

He stressed that the green transition is not an end in itself but a necessity for building an economy better positioned to export and compete in global markets. This requires helping SMEs adopt sustainability standards and strengthen their competitiveness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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