development
Foreign NGOs case set to start tomorrow
Egypt
February 25, 2012
Foreign NGOs case set to start tomorrow
The trial of 43 NGO workers begins tomorrow at the Cairo Criminal Court. US-Egyptian relations have been sent into a…
Why World Bank and NGOs fail
Opinion
February 21, 2012
Why World Bank and NGOs fail
A few days ago, I was invited to a meeting for the World Bank’s office in Cairo to discuss a…
When NGOs drop ‘non’ from the name
Egypt
February 9, 2012
When NGOs drop ‘non’ from the name
While many perceive current investigations into unregistered NGOs as a quest by the government to dominate civil society, criticism of…
Activists challenge European Investment Bank’s ties to EFG Hermes
Business
December 29, 2011
Activists challenge European Investment Bank’s ties to EFG Hermes
The Egyptian investment bank EFG Hermes had Gamal Mubarak, once considered the next heir to Egypt’s presidency and now on…
Sinai Bedouins demand removal of governor
Egypt
December 25, 2011
Sinai Bedouins demand removal of governor
About 500 senior members from Bedouin tribes in Sinai have demanded the removal of Governor Khaled Fouda and Security Director…
Housing Ministry plans to develop border areas against external threats
Egypt
November 8, 2011
Housing Ministry plans to develop border areas against external threats
A national plan for the strategic development of high priority border areas to protect against external threats has been prepared…
Amid debt concerns, large World Bank projects continue
Business
October 31, 2011
Amid debt concerns, large World Bank projects continue
As Egyptian civil society calls for the eradication of debts incurred under former President Hosni Mubarak, Egypt’s government continues to…
Rural Egyptians suffer most from increasing poverty
Egypt
September 28, 2011
Rural Egyptians suffer most from increasing poverty
Poverty is on the rise in Egypt, particularly in rural areas, according to a study released earlier this month by…
Egypt’s OCI to develop Palm Hills property project
Business
September 27, 2011
Egypt’s OCI to develop Palm Hills property project
Egypt's Palm Hills Development, the country's second-biggest listed developer, said Orascom Construction (OCICq.L) had won the development contract for a…
Government seeks to house 3 million people in new Sinai city
Egypt
September 8, 2011
Government seeks to house 3 million people in new Sinai city
The Egyptian government is planning to house some 3 million citizens in a new city to be built in Sinai.…