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An International Coalition Comprising

UNDP, ICESCO and MBRF Supports

Egypt’s Ministry of Higher Education

and Scientific Research Launch “1

Million Qualified Innovators” to

Empower Egyptian Youth

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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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This landmark initiative provides access to high-quality training for Egyptian youth and
learners. By leveraging the Future Skills Academy, a flagship programme of the Knowledge

Project, the initiative offers specialized learning pathways that link innovation with labour
market needs — a critical response to the accelerating pace of global change and increasing

digitalization.

The launch event, held in Cairo recently, convened government leaders, international partners,

and youth representatives to celebrate this ambitious step toward building a new generation of
1 million qualified innovators.

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