Egypt and UNDP boost collaboration on scientific research and innovation
Date: 2026-03-19
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
Egypt’s Minister of Higher
Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Abdelaziz Konsowa, has met with UNDP
Resident Representative Chitose Noguchi to discuss enhancing cooperation in
scientific research and innovation.
The meeting included Dr.
Salma Yousry, Assistant Minister for International Cooperation, and Abeer
Shakweer, UNDP Egypt’s Assistant Resident Representative and Inclusive Growth
& Innovation Team Leader.
Discussions focused on
integrating research institutions with industry, expanding technology parks,
supporting business incubators and startups, and providing technical assistance
and capacity building. Both parties emphasized the importance of transferring
international expertise, strengthening the knowledge economy, and empowering
young researchers.
The meeting also explored
partnerships with international universities, joint research initiatives, and
technology transfer programs aligned with Egypt Vision 2030, aiming to link
scientific research directly to national development priorities.
