Stability or meltdown Egyptian governmental crises management to mitigate Covid 19- pandemic impact

Author: 
Adel M. Torieh, Nevine A. Youssef, Omneya M. Moharam and Yara M. Ibrahim

Egypt economic development has been boosted in the last three years by the economic reform program that has been implemented by the Egyptian government. The reform program have strengthened economic growth, reduced unemployment, increased foreign exchange reserves, and decreased government debts. That’s in addition, to the new discoveries in the oil and gas sector such as Zohr Field. All these factors helped in nourishing the business environment in Egypt. Besides, Egypt is considered a consumer-based economy; where the majority of economic activities are driven by the consumer spending as a percentage of GDP. Consequently, any business owner will be highly affected by any change in the consumer spending and the economic development in the country. Accordingly, this paper aims to present the current situation during COVID-19 Pandemic in Egypt from government management response including waste management during the Pandemic. The perspective is tackled as it represents the most important aspect that any business owner is affected by in times of crisis. In addition, to the chances that Egypt has created that will help in mitigating the negative consequences of the pandemic in the future.

Paper No: 
3236