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Press release

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

02 May 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.

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.

In his remarks during the launch ceremony, H.E. Prof. Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher

Education and Scientific Research and Chair of the Egyptian National Commission for Education,

Science and Culture, outlined the key objectives and implementation phases of the initiative. He
emphasized that it aligns with the goals of the presidential initiative “Alliance and Development”,

noting that it will include the launch of an integrated digital platform offering diverse pathways
for professional and innovation-driven skilling, along with training and employment opportunities

for youth.