Cairo: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced the government's ongoing commitment to implementing President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's directives to expand initiatives aimed at identifying and nurturing talented Egyptians. This effort is intended to cultivate generations capable of excelling and competing across various fields.
According to State Information Service Egypt, Madbouly made these remarks during a meeting held in New Alamein City, where proposals for a national program to identify and support talented individuals were reviewed. The meeting was attended by several ministers, with some joining via video conference. Madbouly highlighted President Sisi's emphasis on the importance of talent discovery and development, as expressed during the inauguration of the Strategic Command Headquarters in the New Capital.
The prime minister also referenced the president's comments at a ceremony honoring Egypt's national football team, where Sisi underscored the nation's vast human potential. With a population of 120 million, he noted the natural presence of exceptional talent in various sectors. Madbouly cited the Dawlat Al-Tilawa program as a successful example of discovering and promoting Egyptian talent, advocating for similar initiatives in medicine, science, arts, literature, and sports through a comprehensive national program.
Madbouly assured that the government is prepared to provide the necessary funding to support these programs, viewing Egypt's human capital as a strategic national asset. Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk emphasized the importance of investing in talent identification and development, indicating the government's exploration of mechanisms to encourage institutional sponsorship of talented individuals, while ensuring proper governance.
Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy discussed the Ana Mawhoub initiative, developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, UNICEF, and other partners, to foster children's literary and artistic talents. She reported that approximately 1,050 children have been identified, with 550 chosen after evaluation, and proposed expanding the initiative nationwide.
Education Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif stressed the need for a comprehensive framework to nurture gifted students, highlighting ongoing programs to support young sporting talents in Egyptian villages. Youth and Sports Minister Gohar Nabil presented a proposed National Program for Talent Discovery, Development, and National Capacity Building, aimed at transforming competitive advantages of each governorate into sustainable development opportunities.
Communications and Information Technology Minister Raafat Hindi noted existing initiatives for identifying talent in the ICT sector, emphasizing long-term support as crucial for maximizing potential. Prime Minister Madbouly instructed ministers to develop clear executive programs and announced the formation of an inter-ministerial working group to oversee implementation, reaffirming the government's commitment to securing necessary funding and support for talent identification and empowerment programs.