ALEXBANK took its initiative “Ebda3 men Masr” one step forward and launched a strategic partnership with Egypt Network for Integrated Development (ENID) sharing the ultimate goal to empower, promote and preserve Egyptian crafts and original artwork specifically in Upper Egypt tackling issues such as job creation, skills development, and employability through the MSMEs and entrepreneurship programs. ENID is a key partner to ALEXBANK in “Ebda3 men Masr” with a full-fledged long-term project named “Cluster formation for handicrafts and entrepreneurship development in Upper Egypt” tackling job creation, skills development, employability in the SMEs and Entrepreneurship programs. The project operates in 4 villages impacting approximately 1000 beneficiaries in Qena governorate (El Osayrat, Qena city, El Gamaleya, GeziretMoteira) and contributes to the economic diversification and employment in these villages specifically via training and capacity building for specific jobs in specific product markets. This Project aims at increasing awareness among youth and especially girls on how to operate small businesses and reach the market through different channels.

“The Egypt network for integrated development (ENID/ElNidaa) leads with value towards strategic partnerships and in 2016 we became a partner to “Ebda3 men Masr” initiative, with the ultimate goal to promote and preserve Egyptian Crafts and original art work with a focus on boosting entrepreneurial opportunities and empower the communities in remote areas”- prof. HebaHandoussa Managing Director, ENID said. The Egypt Network for Integrated Development (ENID/EI Nidaa) is a five-year initiative to develop viable and sustainable employment opportunities in Upper Egypt with a set of programs of intervention: Medium Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) and entrepreneurship, Agricultural Development, and Upgrading Basic Services. The basic services component of ENID has supported 821 beneficiaries and created 36 jobs, the MSMEs and entrepreneurship component has supported 939 beneficiaries and created 724jobs and the sustainable agriculture component has supported 2,671 beneficiaries and created 717 jobs.”

Prof. HebaHandoussa

Managing Director, ENID