Egypt expands green public investment and leads Africa in FDI inflows

Egypt reported the implementation of roughly EGP 215.5 billion in green public investment during FY2024/25, with transport projects accounting for about 71.5% of the spending. The investments covered seven sectors, including sustainable urban development and clean energy, and 87% were directed toward climate‑mitigation projects. Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom said the government aims to raise the share of green public investment to around 60% of total spending by FY2026/27 as part of Egypt’s National Climate Change Strategy and Vision 2030.

In the same period, Egypt attracted $15.5 billion in foreign direct investment, ranking first in Africa for the fourth consecutive year and second among Arab nations, according to Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh at the launch of the UNCTAD World Investment Report 2026. The report highlighted a global rise in FDI, especially in digital infrastructure and technology. Egypt’s reforms include a unified digital platform for business registration and the identification of 12 priority sectors, such as renewable energy, ICT, tourism and manufacturing, to further boost investment and economic competitiveness.