Public Group on Water and Sanitation

Introduction

Egypt is a lower middle income country, and the GDP per capita has been decreasing over the last few years. Egypt's economy is relatively diversified, with the service sector and industry being the largest contributors, although around one third of the active labour population derive their living from primary agriculture. Poverty levels have been increasing in recent years from 16.7% in 2000 to 26.3% in 2013.

In the light of these challenges, considering the priority objectives mutually agreed in the framework of the Association Agreement, the sectors of interventions of the EU single support framework with Egypt for 2014-2015 are: I. Poverty Alleviation, Local Socio-Economic Development and Social Protection; II. Governance, Transparency and Business Environment; III. Quality of Life and Environment.

Focus Sectors budget

Water

source: EC

Overall objectives

The overall objective is to improve the quality of life and the environment by facilitating the access to sanitation and other basic environmental services and by providing clean energy.

Country Context

The Government of Egypt considers the management of waste and, water, including wastewater, as a top priority (40 million Egyptians have no access to sanitation).

Specific objectives and the main expected results

SO1. Improving waste-water management and citizens' access to sanitation and solid waste management, including participatory measures at local level and income generating activities.

• R.1. Relevant stakeholders have increased capacities to establish and operate a demandoriented, sustainable and climate-friendly WWM and Solid Waste Management (SWM) systems.
• R.2. - Access to sanitation services at the level of rural areas is increased improving quality of life of citizens.
• R.3. - The rehabilitation, extension and management of the WWM and SWM are oriented to maximise employment and related income generating activities.