Egypt pushes smart, green manufacturing to elevate industrial competitiveness

“Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, outlined the ministry’s drive to upgrade local industry and accelerate the transition toward smart and sustainable manufacturing, positioning Egypt as a competitive hub for global investment. Speaking at a panel discussion during the closing conference of Egypt’s country programme with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Hashem said the ministry has advanced its industrial strategy from conceptual outlines to a structured framework built on measurable performance indicators. The government has identified priority industries for localization, along with their supporting supply chains, aiming to deepen domestic manufacturing and boost value-added output. Revised incentive policies are being introduced to enhance competitiveness and attract multinational companies, reinforcing Egypt’s role as a regional centre for manufacturing and exports. Hashem emphasized collaboration with government entities, the Federation of Egyptian Industries, and international partners to align local industry with the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), ensuring Egyptian exports remain competitive in European markets. Smart and sustainable manufacturing is now a cornerstone of Egypt’s competitiveness agenda. Initiatives include developing a national industrial energy map, promoting energy service company models, and embedding water efficiency and circular economy practices. The ministry is also encouraging the adoption of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and automation across priority sectors. Hashem highlighted ongoing cooperation with the OECD to adopt international standards and evidence-based policymaking, supporting Egypt’s green transformation and governance reforms. Human capital development remains central to the strategy. The ministry is expanding technical training programs tailored to market needs, with direct input from the private sector, while working to raise productivity and address operational challenges facing industrial enterprises. The post Egypt pushes smart, green manufacturing to elevate industrial competitiveness first appeared on Dailynewsegypt .

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