Business Forward celebrated its first anniversary on December 3 under the umbrella theme of The DNA of Egypt’s real economy: A look forward. During the event, executive director of the Egyptian Center for Economic Studies (ECES) Abla Abdellatif took a look at Egypt’s public sector, with its challenges and opportunities. She touches upon the government’s initial public offering (IPO) program, the vast labor force of the public sector and its relationship with the private sector.
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In Egypt, family businesses are the backbone of the economy. They account for nearly 70–80% of national income, driving growth, employment, and legacy across generations. Yet behind many success stories
