Country Profile Report

Country Profile Report: Egypt

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General overview

Introduction

Physical characteristics

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Quality of Life:

• Limited natural resources, jobs, education, healthcare, sanitation and housing. ● Literacy, educational attainment, and labor force participation rates are much lower for women than men.
• Happiness index of 3.98
• At the age of 15 years old and over, the population is able to read and write.
• The school life expectancy is 14 years.
• Education expenditures of 2.5% of GDP

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Culture

Ethnicity: ● Ethnicity: 99.7% Egyptian ● Official language ● Islamic tradition plays a big role in the identity of many Egyptians. History of Occupation: ● Early civilization ● An unified kingdom was formed around 3200 B.C ● In 1882 they got under British control. ● In 1922 they had a partial independence from the UK, but got full sovereignty in 1952.

Family:● Family is very important. ● Not visiting someone for a long period of time is considered a sign of the relationship’s insignificance, especially one’s family. ● The needs of one’s family or community typically take precedence over one’s personal needs or desires. ● The idea of “purity”, especially for women, is an important value in marriage arrangements. ● Arranged marriages between the heads of families are common. Business: ● Expect a meeting to be prolonged and continue for much longer than planned. ● Show respect by dressing modestly and remaining sensitive and polite. ● Business tends to move at a relatively slow pace. ● Egyptians tend not to appreciate confrontation and avoid saying a direct ‘no’. If they do not respond to a proposal, it is usually a negative sign.

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Hofstedes Dimensions

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Politics & Government

• “Presidential Republic”
• “Egyptian Armed Forces
• Major suppliers
• Allies
• Rivals
• Current Conflicts
• Government Parties

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CONGRATULATIONS!

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Economy

GDP of roughly 400 Billion USD as of 2023, with a GDP per capita of roughly 3,500 USD. Largest Natural Resources: Oil, Natural Gas Major Imports/ Exports Biggest Trading Partners Biggest Trade Barriers Currency: Egyptian Pound Unemployment rates 7.3% as of 2022 Foreign direct investment Inflation Rate nN

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Recent Technological Setbacks

• Internet censorship
• Lagging Internet
• Lack of cell service in rural areas

Technology

Recent Technological Advancements

• AI, peak usage rates, and smart city infrastructure advancements
• mobile banking as well as 5G cell tower development

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Solutions:

• Central energy committee
• Smart grid technology, solar power integration
• Increase 500 MW cap for private power producers

Product:

• Hot, dry desert climateSolar energy, cost-effective alternative to gas turbines

Market Analysis

Obstacles

• Limited private investment
• Lack of coordination, no centralized allocation
• 500 MW cap on private electricity
• Weak grid infrastructure
• Need for international support

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Religion and Culture: Faith influences daily life, modesty in dress, Ramadan impacts business, and prayer etiquette is respected. Social Impacts: Marriage laws are religious-based, patriarchy shapes gender roles, and religious identity requires documentation. Westernization: Urban areas embrace modernity while rural regions hold traditions, women’s rights vary, business culture adapts, architecture reflects Western influence, and economic disparity persists.

impacts of belief systems

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Holidays

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Congratulations!

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