Egypt followed an economic reform programme in co-operation with the International Monetary Fund and others. The programme has transformed the economy and continues to do so. Offering incentives for foreign investments. Reducing barriers to trade.
Further liberalisation is planned.
Progress has also been made on the privatisation of the largest public sector enterprises which includes much heavy industry. More than one third of the 314 public sector enterprises have been partially or fully privatised. The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for educational and cultural relations. Registered in England as a Charity.