PM Madbouly follows up on funding of ‘Haya Karima' initiative projects
CAIRO -19 June 2025: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting on Thursday to review the funding status of projects under the presidential 'Haya Karima', Decent Life initiative.
The meeting was attended by Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny and several other senior officials.
Cabinet Spokesperson Mohamed el Homsany said Madbouli closely followed up on the funding developments for the first phase of the initiative, which is set to conclude soon.
He reaffirmed ongoing coordination with relevant ministers and authorities to monitor the implementation of the initiative as one of the country's most significant presidential development programs that aims to improve the living standards of millions of rural citizens through the provision of modern infrastructure, integrated social services, and sustainable job opportunities.
The meeting also reviewed progress on projects in the first phase and preparations for the launch of the second phase of the initiative.
The discussions included an overview of investment allocations for key national programs, including the 'Building the Egyptian Citizen' program and targeted investment in Upper Egypt.
The meeting also addressed improvements in public service indicators such as sanitation, drinking water, natural gas, and high-speed internet access in villages covered by the initiative's first phase.
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