Bangkok:Egypt has progressed to the high human development category in the 2025 Global Human Development Report, supported by substantial investments in education and health, according to Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Rostom emphasized the priority of investing in human capital during a panel discussion on private investment in skills development amid the rise of artificial intelligence, held at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand.

Egypt's improved ranking, surpassing the averages for developing and Arab countries, is attributed to increased public expenditure on health and education and a notable expansion of technology schools aimed at preparing the youth for a shifting labor market. Rostom highlighted that modern technology, including artificial intelligence, is intended to enhance human capabilities and productivity rather than replace jobs.

The minister elaborated on Egypt's comprehensive policy framework designed to bridge skill gaps and integrate human and technological capacities in line with Egypt Vision 2030. To encourage private sector participation, the establishment of sectoral skills councils (SSCs) was noted, enabling business owners to influence professional competency standards and training programs directly.

Rostom praised the Ministry of Education's efforts in expanding applied technology schools, which blend academic study with practical training in private industrial and commercial settings. On data governance, he mentioned Egypt's collaboration with international partners to establish an integrated Labor Market Information System (LMIS). This includes launching Egypt's Occupational Outlook platform in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and other government entities, providing detailed data on 147 occupations, covering 98.2% of employment sectors through 2030.

In his concluding remarks, Rostom introduced the "100 Million Learners" initiative, launched in partnership with Arizona State University's Thunderbird School of Global Management under President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's auspices. Initiated at the Alamein-Africa Forum, this initiative aims to offer advanced educational opportunities in management, leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation to 100 million learners by 2030.