EDP
March 2021 2025-06-22 6:53EDP
Egypt: Economic
Development and Policies
The EDP project aims to provide a comprehensive picture of the Egyptian economy’s evolution over the past decades. Covering multiple areas of the Egyptian economy, such as macroeconomics, finance, tourism and the labour market, the project will explore both challenges and opportunities.
Authors
Experts and Academic Reviewers
Featured Economic Theme and Sector
Highlight:
New Working Papers Released through EDP and the Egyptian Knowledge Bank
Budget and Fiscal Policies – What the Books Actually Say
Investigates the evolution of Egypt’s budgetary institutions and classification systems, identifying key obstacles to effective fiscal reform.
Israa A. El HusseinyReligion and Economic Attitudes in Egypt
Explores how religiosity influences Egyptians’ views on inequality, market competition, work, and corruption, drawing from World Values Survey data.
Moamen GoudaA Journey Through Time: Determinants of Consumption and Saving Patterns in Egypt
Analyzes Egypt’s consumption and saving behavior from 1960 to 2022, linking macroeconomic conditions with household-level responses.
Nagwa Samak, Heidi Aly, and Ahmed Okasha

“The Egypt Economic Development and Policies (EDP) project offers a comprehensive view of Egypt's economic landscape, covering its past, present, and prospects. It seeks to illuminate Egypt's economic journey and provide a roadmap for future growth and development.”
Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin