1. An International Cooperation Enterprise for Sustainable Development German Technical Cooperation – GTZ-Egypt 1 PPP – From Theory to Practice Cooperation with German/European Private Business Sector: PPP-Projects in Egypt Presented by: Khaled Karara On the Occasion of the Sector Network Conference “Sustainable Economic Development” in the MENA Region April 03-06, 2006

2. An International Cooperation Enterprise for Sustainable Development German Technical Cooperation – GTZ-Egypt 2 1) PPP- Promotion of Instructional Media Development Initiative 2) PPP – Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Programme 3) PPP- German Egyptian Welding Center PPP – In Egypt

3. An International Cooperation Enterprise for Sustainable Development German Technical Cooperation – GTZ-Egypt 3 PPP – Promotion of Instructional Media Development Objective To make available modern instructional media for technical vocational training, corresponding to demand-oriented curricula & international quality standards Current Situation Key problem is the lack of proper teaching and learning materials (they are neither very appealing, nor very up to date) Currently used teaching & learning material does not correspond to needs of industry This deficit has negative repercussions for the need of qualified personnel

4. An International Cooperation Enterprise for Sustainable Development German Technical Cooperation – GTZ-Egypt 4 Development & Production of modern instructional Media through private German and Egyptian Companies in cooperation with Technical cooperation PPP – Promotion of Instructional Media Development PPP Mechanism

5. An International Cooperation Enterprise for Sustainable Development German Technical Cooperation – GTZ-Egypt 5 German companies mainly contributing in preparation of instructional media, contents, didactical concepts and models as well as technology. Egyptian companies focusing mainly on translation, adaptation localization and distribution as well as marketing GTZ and the Egyptian side control and guarantee the acceptance of the developed instructional media in the field of vocational training as well as the dissemination in the region. PPP – Promotion of Instructional Media Development Role of the Partners

6. An International Cooperation Enterprise for Sustainable Development German Technical Cooperation – GTZ-Egypt 6 PPP – Promotion of Instructional Media Development Partners GTZ- PIMDI Technik & Medien INGENATIC FESTO E/T/S Didactic HKSE Engineering Private Sector Contribution Total: 764 T€ (GTZ-Contribution integrated in TC)

7. An International Cooperation Enterprise for Sustainable Development German Technical Cooperation – GTZ-Egypt 7 PPP – Textile Export Workshops Objective To increase the competitiveness of Egyptian SMEs, particularly with regards to European Export markets. Current Situation To achieve sustainable economic growth, Egypt has to increase its exports Increasing pressure of international competition: End of Textile & Clothing Agreement Egypt possesses the potential to serve the entire value chain Europe is an important target market relatively fragmented Market demand on high quality geographical proximity

8. An International Cooperation Enterprise for Sustainable Development German Technical Cooperation – GTZ-Egypt 8 PPP – Textile Export Workshops Train-The-Trainer-Module To achieve sustainability 5 trainers from companies and associations will be trained. They will be coached for two days in a company in combination with the workshop. They will receive tasks during the period between the workshops and will be in close contact with the Consultants in Turkey. They will participate in a one week study tour in Turkey. Workshops 4 three day Workshops within the period of 2 years in Cairo, Alexandria and Mahalla El Kubra with the following themes: Supply Chain Management Design & Development How to Export to Europe?

9. An International Cooperation Enterprise for Sustainable Development German Technical Cooperation – GTZ-Egypt 9 PPP – Textile Export Workshops Partners GTZ-Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Programme Systain Consulting Systain Consulting among others advises the textile industry, particularly in matters concerning the implementation of sustainable concepts. Sustain is 100% a daughter company of Otto group. German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce Private Sector Contribution Total: 91 T€ (GTZ-Contribution from PPP- Facility)

10. An International Cooperation Enterprise for Sustainable Development German Technical Cooperation – GTZ-Egypt 10 PPP – German Egyptian Welding Center Objective Establishment of a welding centre and training of multipliers from different educational institutions and from the industry in welding techniques according to Egyptian market needs and international standards Current Situation Egypt has an increased demand for qualified skilled personnel Lack of qualified trainers/instructors, particularly for welding techniques Increased demand of metal-working Industry trained according to international norms Educational Institutions teaching welding techniques fail to meet industry demands (too theoretical or too practical)

11. An International Cooperation Enterprise for Sustainable Development German Technical Cooperation – GTZ-Egypt 11 Train – The – Trainer Programme (TOT) Minimum of 40 welding instructors from Technical Vocational Training Centres & Industry trained as multipliers 2 to 4 multipliers to be hired as instructors in the German Egyptian Welding Center (GEWC) Remaining multipliers implement training courses to transfer newly acquired know how in their institutions/ companies  Knowledge & techniques spread and applied by job beginners (through educational institutions) and to welders in the industry (through company multipliers) PPP – German Egyptian Welding Center

12. An International Cooperation Enterprise for Sustainable Development German Technical Cooperation – GTZ-Egypt 12 PPP – German Egyptian Welding Center Training Courses Additional to multiplier training 15 several week training courses will be conducted for 150 personnel Welding aspects abiding to international quality and performance standards such as job safety, material science, health protection, environmental protection, and quality assurance will be taught Target Groups Skilled labour in Metal working Industry Unskilled labour (i.e. school leavers) to be trained to welders

13. An International Cooperation Enterprise for Sustainable Development German Technical Cooperation – GTZ-Egypt 13 PPP – German Egyptian Welding Center Partners GTZ GSI- Gesellschaft für Schweißtechnik International mbH GSI und AL SALEM established a joint venture, the German Egyptian Welding Centre (GEWEC) in 2005. GSI holds 60%, Al SALEM 40% of the joint venture. Private Sector Contribution Total: 161 T€ (GTZ-Contribution from PPP-Facility)

14. An International Cooperation Enterprise for Sustainable Development German Technical Cooperation – GTZ-Egypt 14 شكرا لحسن استماعكم Vielen Dank für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit ! Thank you for your attention ! German Development Cooperation GTZ-Office Cairo 4d, El Gezira Street, 3rd Floor 11211 Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt Tel.: +20-2-7359750 Fax: +20-2-7382981 E-Mail: gtz-aegypten@gtz.degtz-aegypten@gtz.de German Technical Cooperation – GTZ-Egypt