Cairo: The Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation has reported a significant rise in Egypt's total implemented investments, which increased to EGP 278.7 billion at constant prices in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, reflecting an annual growth rate of 24.2%. This surge is attributed to the enhanced governance of public investments, which has created more opportunities for private sector participation.According to State Information Service Egypt, Minister Rania el Mashat noted that the private sector has increased its investment by 25.9%, now constituting 66% of the total investments. This shift signifies a strategic government move towards prioritizing projects and fostering greater private-sector engagement, as public investments have decreased to 34%.The ministry further highlighted that Egypt's GDP growth reached 5.3% in Q1 of the 2025/2026 fiscal year, a notable rise from 3.5% in the previous year. This acceleration is driven by ongoing economic and struc tural reforms focused on empowering the private sector and enhancing productive, tradable sectors such as industry, tourism, and communications.Significant growth was observed in non-petroleum manufacturing and ICT, both at 14.5%, tourism at 13.8%, and financial intermediation at 10.2%. Improvements were also noted in sectors including insurance, electricity, social services, retail and wholesale trade, and agriculture. The ministry also highlighted a return to positive growth in Suez Canal activities.