Labor Minister Highlights Egypt’s Vision for Employment at Geneva Conference

Minister of Labor Hassan Raddad.

Minister of Labor Hassan Raddad led Egypt’s tripartite delegation, comprising government officials, employers, and workers, at the International Labor Conference in Geneva, where representatives from labor sectors worldwide gathered.

A press statement from the Ministry of Labor highlighted that countries are actively seeking solutions to the evolving challenges in the labor market. Egypt presents a distinct model that emphasizes future planning before changes impose new realities. The nation, which prioritizes human development, recognizes that providing job opportunities transcends mere economic goals; it is a matter of security, stability, and progress.

In this context, the National Employment Strategy through 2030 emerges as a pivotal roadmap reflecting the vision of the new republic aimed at creating a more efficient, equitable, and sustainable labor market. This vision extends beyond mere statistics to assert that genuine investment begins with human development. It emphasizes aligning education and training with economic needs while preparing generations capable of competing in an ever-changing world.

The strategy, launched by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Labor Day 2026, conveys a clear message: development should not only be measured by growth rates but also by the ability of this growth to generate real job opportunities and enhance quality of life.

To this end, Egypt aims to create approximately 1.4 million job opportunities annually while expanding production and industrial sectors and supporting entrepreneurship and small-to-medium enterprises as key drivers of growth and employment.

The strategy also reflects a profound understanding of global transformations linked to digitization, artificial intelligence, and future job roles by focusing on skill development, vocational training, and digital transformation in labor market management. This approach ensures that the Egyptian workforce is prepared for upcoming demands.

The statement emphasized that Egypt’s message to the world today is not merely about providing jobs; it is about building an integrated system for employment and development that connects education with production, training with investment, economic growth with social justice. Thus, the new republic confidently strides towards a future where decent work is a right, productivity holds value, and human capital is the foundation of all success.