Khaled Abdel Ghaffar follows up on the implementation of the women’s economic empowerment axis
Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Maya Morsi, Minister of Social Solidarity, and Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development, held an expanded meeting, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Health and Population in the New Administrative Capital, to follow up on the latest developments related to the implementation of the axis. Economic empowerment of women, and examining ways to provide job opportunities in line with the directives of the Prime Minister, within the framework of the national strategy For the population.
Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesman, confirmed To the Ministry of Health and Population, the Minister indicated that empowering women contributes significantly to confronting the population issue, explaining the importance of continuous coordination and enhancing cooperation between the concerned authorities to achieve the goals of women’s economic empowerment, including implementing industrial and development projects targeting this axis in all governorates.< /p>
"Abdul Ghaffar" added The meeting witnessed a presentation of the rate of contribution of women, aged 15 years and above, to economic activity, in addition to a review of unemployment rates in various governorates of the Republic, for females and males in the age group from 15 to 29 years for the year 2023.
He mentioned "Abdul Ghaffar" Three joint meetings were held, where a number of important recommendations were made, including the creation of an electronic map highlighting all the projects presented by various parties in the field of women’s economic empowerment. The projects in each governorate were divided into five types, including: agricultural, industrial, commercial, and service. And environmental, while limiting the number of women beneficiaries, explaining that this type of project ensures the provision of diverse opportunities in line with the skills and capabilities of women throughout the republic.
"Abdul Ghaffar" added, The map of women’s economic empowerment at the republic level was reviewed, which was developed by creating an electronic map showing the distribution of women’s economic empowerment projects in various regions. A dynamic website was also created and the websites of all participating bodies were linked, providing the opportunity for women who wish to benefit from this project. Projects, and emphasis was placed on disseminating information across all websites of relevant bodies and ministries to ensure continuous access to women and to support the efforts of all parties involved in women’s empowerment.
Abdul Ghaffar explained: The recommendations included forming a committee to develop a unified work program with the membership of representatives of all relevant agencies, bodies and specialized councils, such as the Ministry of Health and Population, the Ministry of Social Solidarity, the Ministry of Local Development, the Ministry of Labor, the National Population Council, the National Council for Women, the National Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and the General Authority for Development. Industrial Area, the National Family Development Project, the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency, in addition to representatives from civil society.
"Abdul Ghaffar" pointed out The recommendations included selecting a number of areas with low population characteristics, to implement the industrial model that was directed at the previous meeting, pointing out the Minister’s directive to compile a unified database of targeted women from all concerned parties, and to take the necessary steps and decisions based on that data.
"Abdul Ghaffar" pointed out The Minister stressed the need to strengthen efforts to increase women’s access to bodies concerned with women’s empowerment, raise women’s employment rates in various sectors, as well as reduce childbearing rates and improve maternal and child health. He also stressed the importance of increasing funding for successful projects and developing training programs aimed at enhancing women’s skills. In project management.For her part, Dr. Maya Morsi, Minister of Social Solidarity, pointed out the importance of working to provide many nourishing industries for women, according to the maps of each governorate, in order to ensure the expansion of the provision of job opportunities, including the provision of job opportunities. Work from Home, stressing the provision of all necessary support and strengthening joint efforts between various concerned parties to implement the axis of empowering women and enhancing their role in society, especially in areas with high population density.
For her part, Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development, affirmed, Ali paid attention to the issue of women’s economic empowerment and integration with the efforts of the rest of the ministries and concerned authorities in the state, noting that the ministry has, during the last period, supported the economic blocs in the governorates of Upper Egypt through the local development program in Upper Egypt, which is implemented in cooperation with the Bank. International Airport in the governorates of Qena and Sohag.
Dr. Manal Awad added that within the framework of this program, a number of industrial zones were established in Qena and Sohag, which contributed to providing job opportunities for the people of the two governorates, especially women, pointing out that the interventions carried out The Upper Egypt Development Program contributed to the development and support of handicrafts, heritage, and products that characterize Upper Egypt governorates, such as tally, pottery, and aromatic plants.
Dr. Manal Awad indicated that the Ministry By supporting owners of handicrafts and heritage in improving the level of products and facilitating their participation in various local exhibitions in the governorates and others organized by various agencies and ministries such as " Our heritage " And our homes " Pointing out that the Ministry contributed during the current session of the exhibition " Our Heritage 2024" In the participation of 21 owners of these crafts from Sohag and Qena governorates in the ministry’s pavilion.
The Minister of Local Development also explained that the ministry also has a " Hands of Egypt " To market handicrafts and heritage crafts electronically, which currently includes 2,000 craftsmen from various governorates, especially the governorates of Upper Egypt, pointing out that the ministry has signed a protocol with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency to support women working in these industries, and the entry of a large number of women who own handicrafts and heritage crafts on the platform in which it cooperates. The Ministry is working with the World Food Programme, and is currently communicating with some private sector companies to assume responsibility for supervising this platform and supporting the marketing and advertising of products in a way that contributes to increasing sales and providing job opportunities.
