World Bank Pledges Support for Egyptian Reforms in Meeting with Investment Minister

Egyptian Investment Minister Sahar Nasr and World Bank Executive Director Mirza Hassan met in Cairo to discuss expanded backing for education, health, and energy programs.

• Mirza Hassan expressed the World Bank's full support for Egypt's economic and social reform efforts.
• Nasr thanked the World Bank for $500 million in education support and $530 million in health sector support.
• Hassan stated that the World Bank is committed to supporting Egypt's energy sector.
• Hassan joined Nasr on a tour of the Investor Services Center, which has launched an electronic signature service for company registration.