Industrial Policy
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Libya launches EU-backed push for cleaner energy and green industry
Libya's Ministry of Industry and Minerals has started a new phase of work with the EU and Expertise France. The goal: overhaul energy efficiency and speed up the country's move to green industry through new rules, training, and pilot projects.
Libya's Green Economy Ambitions Stalled by Legal and Technical Hurdles
Libya's efforts to shift toward a green economy are running into legal and technical roadblocks. At a recent workshop in Tunisia, the Green Industry Centre and its partners took stock of what's working-and what's holding the country back.
Egypt's AOI and Industry Ministry target local manufacturing expansion
Egypt's Arab Organization for Industrialization and the Ministry of Industry are advancing plans to deepen local manufacturing and technology localisation, aiming to reduce imports, boost exports, and support Egypt's 2030 development strategy.
Libya Explores KPMG Partnership to Advance Industry and Mining
Libya's Ministry of Industry and Minerals is seeking to leverage KPMG's international expertise to develop industrial and mining sectors, focusing on strategic planning, investment mapping, and institutional efficiency to boost competitiveness.
Egypt Plans 'Qeema' Certificate to Tie Industrial Incentives to Performance
Egypt's Ministry of Industry is considering a new 'Qeema' Certificate system that would link government incentives for industrial firms to their performance, aiming to deepen local manufacturing and improve the effectiveness of Egypt's product preference policy.
Egyptian Industry Minister Reviews Key Manufacturing Sites in Damietta
Egypt's Industry Minister Khaled Hashem and Damietta Governor Hossam El-Din Fawzi toured major factories in Damietta, highlighting government efforts to deepen local manufacturing, support exports, and strengthen Egypt's industrial base in furniture, fertilizers, and textiles.
Vivo and STI Launch Smartphone Manufacturing Plant in Oran
A new smartphone factory has begun operations in Oran, Algeria, through a partnership between STI and Chinese brand Vivo. The facility aims to ramp up production from 2,000 to 6,000 units daily, with significant job creation expected.
Egypt Highlights 10 New Industrial Complexes to Attract Investment
Egypt's government is promoting ten ready-to-operate industrial complexes in Upper Egypt, offering tax incentives, improved logistics, and workforce development to attract both local and foreign investors and drive regional economic growth.