European Investment Bank and Egyptian Government Sign Accord to Decarbonise Domestic Economy

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The Egyptian government and the European Investment Bank's development arm have signed an agreement to use a €21 million EU grant to promote recycling and decarbonise the domestic economy. The grant is part of an Egyptian green-industry initiative, with the European Investment Bank's development arm contributing a €135 million loan. The agreement aims to accelerate efforts by the Egyptian private and public sectors to decarbonise and promote environmental sustainability. The grant will be used to co-finance investments to reduce carbon emissions, boost recycling, and support pollution-reduction steps taken by Egyptian industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • The agreement aims to decarbonise the Egyptian economy and promote recycling, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and pollution.
  • A €21 million EU grant will be used to co-finance investments, with €20 million allocated to reduce carbon emissions and boost recycling.
  • The remaining €1 million will be used to digitalise the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency to enhance environmental monitoring, enforcement, and transparency.
  • The agreement is part of an Egyptian green-industry initiative, with the European Investment Bank's development arm contributing a €135 million loan.
  • The EIB financing is expected to unlock €271 million in climate-focused investments, contributing to Egypt's transition to a low-carbon and more environmentally friendly economy.
  • The European Union has launched the EU-Egypt Investment Guarantee for Development Mechanism, a strategic platform designed to fast-track investment projects and deliver large-scale financing solutions in Egypt.
  • The Investment Guarantees for Development Mechanism will help mobilise up to €5 billion in public and private investments between 2024 and 2027.

Statistics:

  • €21 million EU grant allocated to promote recycling and decarbonise the domestic economy.
  • €20 million allocated to reduce carbon emissions and boost recycling.
  • €1 million allocated to digitalise the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency.
  • €135 million loan contributed by the European Investment Bank's development arm.
  • €271 million in climate-focused investments expected to be unlocked by the EIB financing.
  • €5 billion in public and private investments expected to be mobilised by the Investment Guarantees for Development Mechanism between 2024 and 2027.

Sources:

  • European Investment Bank press release, no date.
  • European Commission Directorate-General for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf, no date.
  • Egyptian Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, no date.