Overview
| . | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 (estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Market Size | 197 | 226 | 260 |
| Total Local Production | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Exports | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Imports | 197 | 226 | 260 |
| Imports from the U.S. | 78 | 90 | 103 |
(Exchange rate used: 1 USD = LE 5.75. Values are in millions of
U.S. Dollars. Figures listed are unofficial estimates.)
As the Egyptian Government is progressing with privatization of
public sector entities, the private sector is equally striving to
upgrade its workforce efficiency through training.
Consequently, the development of a highly skilled and competitive
workforce is becoming imperative to meet the needs of both
employers and employees. The educational training and
equipment market in Egypt is estimated at $260 million a year,
with an annual growth rate of 15%. A leading source in the
educational field estimates the number of potential clients at
10,000 companies of varying sizes in both the public and private
sectors.
Best Products/Services
- English language instruction
- E-based programs to enhance teacher performance
- Computer software
- Management/Business training covering such topics as banking, finance, marketing, customer service, general management, and presentation skills either using multimedia software or through video training
- Vocational training with materials adaptable to cover the textile, engineering, metal, and health technology industries
- Workshop training equipment, including training simulators and computers, audio visual and video equipment and supplies, educational training aids, including overhead and slide projectors, LCD multimedia projectors, panels, and data shows, all types of screens including electric screens, projection equipment and easels
- Videoconference equipment
- Educational laboratory equipment for schools covering items required for medicine, physics, chemistry, and biology labs
- Electronic dictionaries
Opportunities
The Government of Egypt’s current five-year plan (2002-2007) allocates $6 billion per year for modernizing the educational system and furnishing schools with state-of-the-art equipment. USAID’s support for Egypt’s education and training needs has been ongoing since 1975. There are several active projects financed by USAID
Resources
Commercial Service in Egypt: http://www.buyusa.gov/egypt/en/
U.S. Embassy: http://usembassy.egnet.net
USAID: http://www.usaid-eg.org/
World Bank: http://www.worldbank.org/
American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt: http://www.amcham.org.eg
Egyptian Government Web Portal: http://www.egypt.gov.eg/english/
Contact for the Commercial Specialist in charge of the
Educational Training Sector: John Abdelnour, john.abdelnour@mail.doc.gov