Arab Finance: Gender equality in the labor market could boost Egypt’s economic growth by 34%, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat told Asharq Business.
Citing the World Bank data, Al-Mashat highlighted the significant impact that equal labor participation could have on the country’s economy.
Al-Mashat introduced a new EU-supported program for female entrepreneurs, aimed at enhancing their access to financing.
The program will focus on raising awareness about available financing tools to support women-led businesses, the minister said.