81320686-Contributing to the regulatory framework for sustainable industrial areas in Egypt

Egypt is committed to achieving sustainable economic growth and fostering a green industrial transformation across its industries. A crucial element in this transformation is the planning, development and management of "Sustainable Industrial Areas (SIAs)" that can attract and support manufacturers in adopting environmentally and socially sustainable practices. Currently, there is a need to strengthen the capacity of both public and private sector actors involved in the planning, development, and management of industrial areas to align with international best practices in sustainability. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) commissioned the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH to implement the "Private Sector Innovation II" (PSI II). PSI II started its activities in June 2024 and will probably end in May 2027. In partnership with public and private stakeholders, the main objective of PSI II is "to improve the competitive situation of the Egyptian industry in light of increasing market requirements for a green transformation of the economy". This assignment, "Contributing to the regulatory framework for sustainable industrial areas in Egypt" aims to address this need by providing a structured pathway for industrial areas to become more sustainable. It will be achieved through awareness raising, fostering dialogue between public and private stakeholders, developing practical recommendations for areas' green transformation, building the capacity of relevant government officials, and supporting decision-makers in adopting such recommendations. Ultimately, the project will contribute to creating an enabling environment for the green transformation of manufacturers in Egypt by ensuring the availability of suitable and sustainable industrial infrastructure. With the main focus of supporting the Egyptian industrial sector in adopting and implementing green transition and transformation measures, the project consists of four interconnected outputs: 1. Green Institutional Capacity Development 2. Green Finance 3. Green Business Development Services 4. Climate Start-ups. GIZ intends to contract a service provider to contribute to the implementation of output 1 of the project.