Egypt’s young and vibrant population has the potential to play a pivotal role in the digital transformation initiative of the Arab Republic. Adolescents and youth account for about one-third of the over 100 million Egyptian population, providing a potentially favourable demographic for rapid digital development. The Egyptian government recognises this potential and is introducing strategies and developments to realise a “D igital Egypt”. For example, the Information and Communication Technology Strategy 2030 ( ICT 2030) is expected to focus on improving public service delivery through e-governance initiatives, developing capacity and digital literacy, and improving research and innovation by encouraging collaborative efforts by public and private organisations. ICT is recognised as the fastest-growing sector in Egypt and contributed about 5.8 percent to GDP in the past year. Although these are steps in the right direction, more work needs to be done for digital development to reach the desired state in Egypt.
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