Samar El-Sayed_ Dr. Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, participated in the high-level roundtable titled "Policies and Market Developments: Deepening Local Capital Markets to Attract Private Investment," at the conclusion of his participation in the 81st Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, held in the Thai capital, Bangkok.
During his speech, Dr. Ahmed Rostom reviewed the set of structural reforms implemented by the Egyptian state, pointing out that Egypt has worked gradually to enhance the sustainability of government debt, diversify and develop financing instruments, and incentivize investments directed towards productive activities and the real economy.
He also noted the development of the capital market infrastructure and the provision of further tax incentives to stimulate investment in securities.
The Minister of Planning and Economic Development touched upon the partnership with the World Bank Group to expand innovative risk-mitigation financing mechanisms, scale up infrastructure project guarantees, and strengthen the public-private partnership.
