World Bank reviewing its strategy with Egypt

The World Bank is currently reviewing and renewing its strategy with Egypt, a process that should be completed in the next few months, newly-appointed Country Director for Egypt, Yemen and Djibouti Marina Wes told Egypt Today. This comes as the World Bank is reviewing its strategy for the wider Middle East and North Africa region. Wes did not disclose further details on the strategy, but said Egypt is a “critically important partner” for the bank.