From Villages Without Sewage to 23,000 Projects Serving 20 Million

In 2019, Egypt launched the "Decent Life" initiative with the aim of improving the conditions of rural Egypt. At that time, villages suffered from inadequate sanitation services (at a rate of 20%), irregular water supplies, absence of natural gas and internet, and dilapidated health clinics and schools. The first phase of the initiative provided investments totaling 350 billion Egyptian pounds, involving the implementation of approximately 23,000 projects in 1,477 villages across 52 centers in 20 governorates, benefiting around 18-20 million citizens (about 18% of the population). The results included achieving 100% access to drinking water, expanding sanitation services to cover 90%, and constructing and upgrading health units, hospitals, schools, and youth centers. Egypt is now preparing to implement the second phase, with an estimated cost of up to 567 billion Egyptian pounds, targeting 22 million beneficiaries. This phase will focus on improving water and health services and upgrading infrastructure. This project is considered the largest developmental effort in modern Egyptian history, aiming to transform villages from challenging environments into modern rural communities that honor the Egyptian citizen and promote sustainable development.

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