Soha al-Turki, Deputy CEO of NBE, described the partnership as an important milestone in empowering vulnerable groups, particularly youth and women, by enabling them to participate more actively in the formal economy. She noted that the initiative will provide a comprehensive package of financial and non-financial solutions, in line with the bank’s financial inclusion strategy and its commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Egypt’s Vision 2030.
Al-Turki added that the protocol reflects NBE’s determination to strengthen the national economy by empowering SMEs and microenterprises. She highlighted that the partnership with Plan International represents a leading example of collaboration between the banking sector and international development institutions.
Rozan Khalifa, Country Director of Plan International Egypt, expressed pride in cooperating with the National Bank of Egypt, the country’s largest financial institution.