EUU, Alm.del - 2010-11 (1. samling) - Endeligt svar på spørgsmål 102: Spm. om EU's middelhavspolitik og hvilken type af støtte, som gives til hhv. Tunesien og Egypten under denne politik, samt størrelsen af eventuel økonomisk støtte, til udenrigsministeren

COUNTRYFICHE:EGYPTThe past:Multiannual programming 2007-2010 (NIP)(NB: * €40m front-loaded in 2010 from Banana Measure to be back-loaded in 2011)NIP 2007-2010Focal sector n� 1Supporting Egypt's reforms inthe areas of democracy, humanrights and justiceFocal sector n� 2Developing the competitivenessand productivity of the EgyptianeconomyFocal sector n� 3Ensuring the sustainability ofthe development process withbetter management of humanand natural resourcesTotal€ Mil2007€ 39 Mil6.7% NIP€ MilCommitted or foreseen in 2010200820092010*€ 20 Mil€ 19 Mil3.5 % NIP3.3 % NIP

The future:Multiannual programming 2011-2013 (NIP) and projects to be committedNIP 2011-2013Focal sector n� 1 : reforms in the areasof democracy, human rights andjusticeHuman RightsGood GovernanceJusticeLegislative EnvironmentFamily PlanningFocal sector n� 2 : competitiveness andproductivity of the Egyptian economyEnergy sector reformTrade enhancementTransport sector reformFocal sector n� 3: sustainability of thedevelopment process with bettermanagement of human and naturalresourcesNorthern Lakes De-pollutionDevelopment of Informal AreasLocal developmentLocal development (demining)Education and TVETSolid Waste ManagementTotal€ Mil€70 Mil15.3% NIP€ Mil ForecastAAP 2011 AAP 2012 AAP 2013€20 Mil4.4% NIP€15 Mil3.3% NIP€15 Mil€5 Mil€10 Mil€20 Mil€20 Mil€169 Mil36.8% NIP€52 Mil11.3% NIP€32 Mil€20 Mil€32 Mil7% NIP€32 Mil€85 Mil€180 Mil47.9% NIP€20 Mil13.1% NIP€135 Mil29.4% NIP€10 Mil€10 Mil€15 Mil€10 Mil€105 Mil€20 Mil€182 Mil€25 Mil5.4% NIP85€ Mil18.5% NIP€35 Mil7.6% NIP

Background informationOverview of open portfolio (NIP/RIP 2007-2010)by year of Commitment2007 – Support to the EU Action PlanAims to upgrade the administrative capacity through enhancing the legal andregulatory framework and upgrading the institutional framework and humancapacities of selected administrations. It is demand driven and uses the twinninginstrument. On track.2007 – Education Policy Support ProgrammeEducation reform is a key element of the Egyptian Government's reform agendawhich is supported by several donors. The overall aim is to improve the qualityand access to education, particularly to disadvantaged children, while improvingcost effectiveness and financial sustainability. There have been some delays dueto a change of minister.2008 – Education Policy Support ProgrammeA reinforcement of the 2007 Education programme.2008 – Transport Sector Policy Support ProgrammeAssistance to Egypt’s efforts to reform the transport sector through a series ofadministrative, regulatory and legal measures to improve access and quality oftransport as well as the restructuring of the different financial flows to enhanceefficient use of resources. There have been some delays due to a change ofminister.2008 – Water and Waste Water ServiceThe funds are being combined with KFW, AfD and EIB under the NIF for a totalproject value of€295 million to improve water quality and output as well aswastewater services in several governorates benefiting over 4 million people. Ontrack.2008 – Political Development and Good GovernanceThis supports the GoE’s efforts to improve good governance practices in publicadministration, and in particular in the area of decentralisation. Decision modifiedin 2010 to allow the use of the UN to implement one component. Just starting.2008 – Human Rights and Civil SocietyWill support the development and capacity-building of GoE institutions andCSOs as well as supporting the implementation of policies and strategies topromote human rights in line with international standards. Decision modified in2010 to allow the use of the UN to implement one component. Just starting.€ 17 million€ 3 million€ 29 million€ 80 million€ 20 million€ 120 million€ Mil€ 17 million

2009 – Health Sector Support Programme IISupports Primary Health Care and the Family Health Model covering theupgrading of primary health centres, training and re-training of staff andaccreditation of health units. This taking place in the context of the new financingmodel for the health sector, with a Basic Benefits package targeted at the poor.FA signed October 2010.2009 – Support to Rural DevelopmentThis is a pilot project which seeks to improve land productivity, income andemployment generation in an environmental sustainable way. This should formthe basis for a national Rural Development Strategy. FA signed October 2010.2009 – SAAP III (Twinning)Third envelope for twinning which is working well. Four completed (postal,tourism, maritime safety) with five ongoing and 16 in the pipeline FA signedOctober 2010.2010 – Water Sector ReformBuilds upon an earlier programme which helped develop a Masterplan for thewater sector. Many donors involved in the sector. This programme will improvewater supply and sanitation; help to use existing water more efficiently; andsupport public and environmental health objectives. FA being negotiated.2010 – Wind Farm Gulf of El Zayat (contribution to ongoing NIF project)An additional €20 million to an ongoing NIF project totally €300 million (KfW,EIB, Egypt) to build a 20MW Windfarm in the Gulf of El Zayat. Egypt aims for20% renewable by 2020; currently 12%. FA signed October 2010.2010 – Research, Development and Innovation IISecond phase of a programme that builds on the successful parts of the first suchas the innovation fund, linking Egyptian industry and academia. It will also createa network of focal points and centres of excellence. Complements FP7 activities.FA being negotiated2010 – Justice Reform ProgrammeFirst programme in very sensitive area. Programme will help to modernise justiceincluding implementing the child law, prevention of human trafficking. Will alsohelp upgrade anti-drugs administration and fighting new forms of crime. FAbeing negotiated2010 – Public AdministrationProgramme will cover various areas from defining public policy, to evaluation ofpublic policy. It will also support decentralisation and support to strengthen thePFM system. FA being negotiated

2010 – SAAP IV (Twinning)Fourth envelope for twinning which is working well. Four completed (postal,tourism, maritime safety) with nine ongoing and 16 in the pipeline (electricityregulator, railway and road safety, animal disease, forensic pathology etc). FAbeing negotiated2010 – Cultural Diversity and CreativityThe first bilateral allocation which seeks to consolidate previous smallerinterventions. The aim is to help project a moderate Arab culture over the countryvia Egypt's historical importance as a centre for cinema, music, literature etc. FAbeing negotiated.