Egypt, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, won the Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development (Arab Gulf Program for Development) “AGFUND” for 2022, in the field of “Decent Work and Economic Growth” for the project “Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development in Egypt DT4 DE”. The Egyptian project targets improving the quality of life of individuals by enhancing the use of information and communication technology means and applications, spreading community awareness of its importance, and supporting sustainable community development by developing the digital capabilities of citizens and preparing them to deal with the digital transformation process, leading to an Egyptian society that deals digitally in all aspects of life. The project was implemented by the Central Department for Digital Community Development at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology within the framework of building skills for employment through several axes: Qudwa-Tech initiative for the social and economic empowerment of women, and the project Jobs and skills for people with disabilities using information and communication technology, e-learning initiatives, rehabilitation of young people for self-employment, and an initiative to activate the role of information technology clubs in community development. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, said […]
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