OECD praises Egyptian reforms in latest report

A recent OECD report has lauded Egypt’s strides in reforming its public sector, highlighting progress made under the revamped Egypt Vision 2030 and the updated Public Administration Reform Plan (PARP).

The assessment points to major institutional improvements, particularly in digitizing government services, modernizing the civil service, and advancing gender and youth inclusion in policymaking.

Despite these achievements, the OECD emphasized the importance of adopting a unified, government-wide strategy to strengthen coordination and ensure that decisions are guided by robust data and analysis.

These frameworks, it noted, offer a strong foundation for long-term institutional transformation, but continued momentum and improved coordination across government are essential.

Despite clear progress, the OECD emphasized that further work is needed to ensure these ambitious reforms meet citizens’ needs and translate into tangible outcomes.

On implementation challenges, the OECD stressed the importance of empowering the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation (MPEDIC) to better coordinate across sectors.

It noted, “With the present transition to a new planning system, it will be necessary to enhance and formalize co-ordination arrangements with relevant sectors to strengthen the alignment of mid-term programs and sectoral strategies with the strategic objectives outlined in Egypt Vision 2030.”

The Central Agency for Organization and Administration (CAOA), which leads implementation of the PARP, was recognized for spearheading reforms.