As a result of the programme, companies will strengthen their competitiveness, new workforce entrants will have stronger basic business skills and the potential for higher earnings, and the provision of more relevant and market-driven training will increase. As the mission's infrastructure programme winds down, the focus will shift to enhancing the provision of services and the environment for increased private sector investment and improved efficiency through strengthened commercial practices of utilities and improved legal and regulatory frameworks in targeted sectors. Expanded and efficient infrastructure services will improve urban environmental quality, public health, and economic productivity. The GOE and the USG agree that growth and jobs cannot be pursued in Egypt in isolation from concerns about social development, environmental sustainability, and poverty alleviation. Therefore, this strategy's second subgoal is to help Egypt sustain its human and natural resource base.
Sustainable growth requires protection of the environment and natural resources base.
Equitable job creation requires a literate and healthy workforce. And private sector led investment requires high quality services, which are best achieved by participatory and transparent governance. Environmental challenges having an impact on Egypt's growth and quality of life will be addressed through institutional and policy reform, capacity building, public-private partnerships and citizen awareness activities. Programmes initially will help improve management systems, formulate policies and regulatory standards, and increase institutional capacity for monitoring and enforcement. Activities leading to actual improvements to environmental conditions will follow.