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"The primary motivation for using technology in education is the firm belief that it will stimulate learning"

Egypt�s Information Society, Oct 2005

The projects and programs under the ICT for Learning initiative collectively reflect MCIT�s vision to use information and its underlying technologies to further sustainable human development in Egypt and to build an information society capable of absorbing and capitalizing upon the emerging knowledge revolution.

Education Development via Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Illiteracy Eradication Initiative

E-Learning Competence Center (ELCC)

ICT for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
"� e-health programs to bring better diagnostic and health services to a wider segment of the Egyptian society"

Egypt�s ICT Strategy

The Government of Egypt and its Ministry of Health have established several e-Health programs to bring better diagnostic and health services to a wider segment of the Egyptian society. MCIT has facilitated the integration of ICT in health services and the provision of medical education to remote or underserved areas of Egypt. The e-health initiative is inspired by pursuing equal opportunities for health services anywhere in Egypt, and expanding medical insurance to all citizens.
Emergency Medical Service Call Center Ambulance Project

National Network for Citizen Health

Information System Units in Governmental Hospitals

Pilot Project for Hospital Automation

National Cancer Registry Program

PIT Health Master Plan

National PACS Project

Integrated Health Record System

National Healthcare Capacity Building Project

Women�s Health Outreach Program

Regional Center for Women�s Health in Alexandria
"The main drive of the e-Government initiative is to modernise the citizen's experience of public services and to improve the functionality of the Egyptian government..."

Egypt�s Information Society, Oct 2005

MCIT was instrumental in introducing e-government in Egypt and extending ICT into public services. As a general mandate, MCIT supports other ministries in facilitating e-Government programs and services as part of the Egyptian Information Society Initiative (EISI). One of the core objectives of the initiative is to modernize the way citizens interact with their government by introducing ICTs to the internal operations of government departments and to their interface with the public.
National Land Registration System

Automation of Notarization Offices

Prohibited from Transaction System Network

Automation of Chambers of Commerce Project

Egyptian Geography Network (EGN) Project

Sheikh Zayed Geographic Information Systems Unit

e-Commerce Map for Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

General Organization for International Exhibitions and Fairs (GOIEF)

Infrastructure Development of the City of Luxor

National Organization for Potable Water and Sanitary Drainage

RUpgrade of the Central Agency for Organization and Administration (CAOA)
"e-content production is a key step in the establishment of a knowledge society"

Egypt�s ICT Strategy

The digital content industry encompasses the creation, design, management and distribution of digital products and services and the technologies that underpin these activities. Egypt places high regard in developing and distributing Arabic e-Content that forms the basis of intellectual and cultural inspiration for future generations. Accordingly, MCIT has led the way to the establishment of an e-content industry in Egypt through its Arabic e-content initiative. This initiative aims to enhance the competitiveness of the Egyptian e-content industry by supporting the production, use and distribution of Arabic digital content on global networks.
The Arts Documentation of Egypt

Memory of the Arab World

Digitization of Historical Maps and Arabic Papyri at the National Library of Egypt

Eternal Egypt

The Archaeological Map of Egypt

Presidential Palaces

Egyptian Geographic Society Archives

Egypt Memory Online Shop

The Architectural and Urban Heritage

Online Journalism

National Archives of Egypt Project

Fekr Rama Portal

Luxor Portal

Egyptian Radio and Television Union News Website

Science and Technology Portal

Community Development Portal

Telecentre Network

The Egyptian Sign Language Dictionary CD
"Increasingly present in all forms of human activity, ICT is fundamental to the progress of society"

Egypt�s ICT Strategy

Greening ICT, or applying user-friendly policies, has become a dire need. Environment protection is an important issue for human safety, for sustaining social and economic development, and for preserving natural gifts for next generations. ICT tools, widely spread currently, constitute very important potential for protecting environment, creating solutions for decreasing toxic emissions by other sectors.
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The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology seeks to foster digital citizenship by empowering members of society, especially youth, through ownership of the tools and skills needed to develop and live in a knowledge-based society.
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Human Capacity

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology pays great attention to human development for all members of society based on the fact that capacity-building and human skills are the key factors of progress and achievement.
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The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology seeks to boost Egypt�s global ICT competitiveness by developing the outsourcing services industry, increasing ICT service exports and attracting foreign investment, thereby promoting sector growth and creating new job opportunities.

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Supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in ICT
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The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology seeks to promote research and development, innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of ICT in order to drive sector growth, support sustainable national development and position Egypt as a regional innovation hub by 2020.
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Egypt is actively engaged in efforts to develop regional and international agendas and strategies in the field of information and communications technology.
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology plays an instrumental role in this regard through its support of and participation
in various multi-stakeholder partnerships, forums and working groups, as well as through a large number of bilateral initiatives with countries around the world.

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10 Dec 2019

ITIDA, DELL Technologies Launch Startup Competition for Developing Technological Solutions

The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC), affiliated to the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), in cooperation with DELL Technologies international, is organizing a startup competition for developing modern technological solutions and applications to help attain Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

8 Dec 2019

ITIDA Announces AAL Cup Winners during RiseUp 2019

The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) announced the winners of the African App Launchpad (AAL) Cup startup competition during RiseUp Summit, held on December 5-7, at the American University in Cairo (AUC) campus, under the theme �Journey to Growth�.

8 Dec 2019

Egypt Post Elected Chair of African Postal CEOs Forum

Egypt Post has been elected to serve a two-year term as the Chair of the Africa Postal CEOs Forum. This was announced during Africa Postal Forum (APF) held on December 4-5, in Cairo.

4 Dec 2019

Egypt Partakes in GCIoT 2019

Egypt, represented by the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), is participating as a strategic partner in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Global Conference on Internet of Things (IEEE GCIoT 2019), held on December 4-7, in Dubai, UAE, under the theme �Smart Sustainable Cities.�

3 Dec 2019

Qodwa.Tech Initiative Launched during Cairo ICT 2019

The Central Department for Community Development at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) launched Qodwa.Tech initiative to empower Egyptian women, during the opening session of the 23rd edition of Cairo ICT, held under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in the presence of the ICT Minister Amr Talaat. The initiative is within the framework of implementing a leading development model to enhance the technological capabilities of Egyptian women.

3 Dec 2019

Egypt Partakes in APPC Meetings 2019

Egypt, represented by Egypt National Post Organization (ENPO), is participating with a high-level delegation in the 37th meeting of the Arab Permanent Postal Commission (APPC), on December 3, preceded by the APPC postal working teams� meetings, on December 1-2. ENPO presides over the meetings� preparatory working team.

2 Dec 2019

Egypt Hosts APF 2019

Egypt is hosting Africa Postal Forum (APF) 2019, on December 4-5, in Cairo, sponsored by Egypt Post, Poste Maroc and other regional organizations and entities, and co-organized by Egypt Post and I-Conference.

1 Dec 2019

ITU Kaleidoscope 2019 to Hold

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is organizing the 11th edition of Kaleidoscope peer-reviewed academic conference on December 4-6, in Atlanta, USA, under the theme �ICT for Health: Networks, standards and innovation.�

28 Nov 2019

ELCC Organizes Training Activities in Aswan

The E-Learning Competence Center (ELCC) organized a number of training activities during November 24-28, at Aswan Information Center and Aswan University, in Aswan governorate. This comes to fulfill the �Education� article of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) inked between the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and Aswan governorate, implemented by ELCC.

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