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5/5/25, 11:13 AM An international coalition comprising UNDP, ICESCO and MBRF supports Egypt’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Resea…

The launch event, held in Cairo recently, convened government leaders, international partners, and youth representatives. Image Courtesy:
MBRF

EDUCATION
An international coalition comprising UNDP,

ICESCO and MBRF supports Egypt’s Ministry of

Higher Education and Scientific Research

To launch “1 Million Qualified Innovators” to empower Egyptian youth

Press Release

May 3, 2025

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Arab Republic of Egypt, in collaboration
with an international coalition comprising the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), and the Islamic World Educational,

Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), has officially launched the “1 Million Qualified
Innovators” initiative. This initiative serves as a key implementation mechanism of Egypt’s national
presidential programme “Alliance and Development”, aiming to equip one million young people with

future skills and connect them to meaningful employment opportunities.
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