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in Egypt has proved to be extremely effective in expanding the use of ICT, and
spreading Internet access.
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- USAID
- CIDA
- KOICA
- JICA
Cooperation with the
USAID
ICT Project
The ICT
Project is providing technical assistance to MCIT, NTRA, ITIDA and the
Egyptian Postal Authority in an effort to increase and improve ICT awareness
and utilization. The project has four basic tracks: improving the legal and
regulatory environment; increasing e-government and e-business activities;
expanding the use of ICT; and awarding further grants to development ICT in
Egypt.
ICT Entrepreneurship Project (EIEP)
EIEP is aimed at promoting the competitiveness of the Egyptian ICT sector,
specifically through activities of Egyptian entrepreneurs. Phase I of the
project was completed in January 2006, and consisted of a detailed assessment
of the ICT market. Phase II of the project began in February 2006 to form the
Business Development Center (I-BDC) and the Trainer of Trainers
component.
ICT4Tourism
MCIT and USAID are working closely to develop an
ICT and Tourism Connectivity Plan for extending affordable, and
reliable Internet access to all major tourist destinations in Egypt.
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is working in partnership
with MCIT, through the funding and cost-sharing of training programs, to
prepare a highly competent human resource cadre capable of developing the
Egyptian and African ICT sector.
Training Program for ICT Experts in Africa – Second Session Jan-Feb 2006
Organized by MCIT and implemented by the National Telecommunications Institute
(NTI), the program trained 18 African ICT professionals from nine countries.
MCIT’s cooperation with the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is
based on sharing experiences and best practices, supporting the development of
human resources and socio-economic infrastructure, and developing the ICT
sector.
Joint Activities
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Experience-sharing in and funding of the Software Development Center in
cooperation with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA)
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Funding of the Distance Learning Program in cooperation with the National
Telecommunications Institute (NTI) |
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Financing the training of 12 MCIT staff in the fields of CDMA, IT development
policy and IT management
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Cooperation with JICA
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is working with MCIT through
the funding of joint projects and financing of various IT training programs.
Joint Activities
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JICA is studying an MCIT proposal to fund a trilateral training program for
African and Iraqi cadres at the National Telecommunications Institute (NTI)
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Financing the training of MCIT staff in the fields of IT development policy and
IT management in Japan |
 MoUs and
Protocols
MCIT
Missions Abroad
Visits of
Dignitaries to MCIT
Cooperation
with Regional Organizations
Cooperation
with International Organizations
Cooperation with Development Partners
International
Initiatives
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