Egypt implements 1,008 reforms to bolster private sector

The Egyptian government has implemented 1,008 reform measures to support the private sector between May 2022 and December 2025. According to the Information and Decision Support Center of the Cabinet, these reforms aim to reduce challenges for private enterprises, increase their contribution to GDP, create jobs, and boost investment and exports.

The reforms are organized into six main pillars: monetary policy and exchange rate flexibility, enhancing competition, encouraging the industrial sector, supporting investment and the business environment, reforming legal and institutional frameworks, and implementing the State Ownership Policy document.

Investment support and legal reforms have been the primary focus, accounting for approximately 69.7% of all measures. In 2025 alone, 508 reforms were executed, representing over 50% of the total period's actions. Significant emphasis was placed on improving the business environment and streamlining institutional frameworks to lower the cost of doing business. Additionally, the Central Bank of Egypt has continued efforts toward price stability and exchange rate flexibility, with the Egyptian pound reportedly rising 6.1% against the US dollar during 2025.