Egypt reports 13,000 youths trained on entrepreneurship in October population drive

Egypt's Local Development Ministry said its October population program ran 3,288 activities benefiting about 235,000 citizens nationwide.

• Minister Manal Awad received the Central Population Unit's October report, which recorded 3,288 training, awareness, and service activities benefiting about 235,000 citizens.
• The ministry said it trained about 13,000 youths on entrepreneurship and financial inclusion in 91 centers across 15 governorates, with women making up 60% of participants.
• The unit conducted field visits to Aswan, Minya, Beni Suef, and Cairo, reaching 254 population coordinators with workshops.
• The report placed implementation of the 2026 population initiatives plan at 93% nationwide.