Infrastructure Tracker—Egypt
Analysis of Egypt’s Key Infrastructure Projects
01-Dec-2017
Africa
Market Research
9AC6-00-09-00-00
EN01025-AF-MR_21202
The Egyptian economy has witnessed a significant GDP growth increasing from 2.1% in 2012/13 to 4.2% in 2014/15 due to improving political conditions and introduction of heavy energy subsidies for the development of energy intensive industries. According to the Ministry of Finance, the 2016-2017 budget estimates a total expenditure of $98.4 billion and revenue of $64.5 billion with a view to achieve an economic growth rate of $5.2% in 2016/17. The draft budget presents a total subsidy of $13.3 billion, of which over $4.7 billion will be allocated for a food and farmers.
Research Scope
The African Infrastructure Tracker: Egypt details the infrastructure developments in Road, Rail, Port, Airport, Energy, Telecommunications, Water, Wastewater, Education, and Health. Investment into these projects is assessed, along with major funders and stakeholders in these projects. Challenges to the development of specific projects is also analysed to give a greater understanding of any project delays or cost implications in the future. The period of analysis includes all current, ongoing, and planned future infrastructure projects, both in the private and public sector. The base year for the study is 2016 and includes planned projects for the next 5 years.
Key infrastructure sectors covered in this research:
- Transport
- Road
- Rail
- Port
- Airport
- Energy
- Electricity
- Oil & Gas
- Water
- Telecommunication
- Social
- Education
- Healthcare
The major end customers include:
- Construction
- Automotive and transportation
- Heavy industries - Mining
- Energy
- Other industries relying on infrastructure
Key Issues Addressed
- What are the major infrastructure investments?
- What is the amount of investment into each sector?
- What are the major threats to completion of infrastructure projects?
- Who are the major investors and construction companies in the major infrastructure projects?
- What are the financing dynamics involved in infrastructure projects?
Key Findings
Key Findings (continued)
Introduction
Egypt—Country Overview
Existing Transport Infrastructure
Existing Road Infrastructure
Road Infrastructure—Regulatory Institutions
Road Projects
Road Projects (continued)
Road Projects (continued)
Existing Rail Infrastructure
Existing Rail Infrastructure (continued)
Rail Infrastructure—Regulatory Institutions
Rail Projects
Rail Projects (continued)
Existing Port Infrastructure
Port Infrastructure—Regulatory Institutions
Port Projects
Port Projects (continued)
Existing Airport Infrastructure
Existing Airport Infrastructure (continued)
Airport Infrastructure—Regulatory Institutions
Airport Projects
Threats to Completion of Transport Projects
Analysis of Threats to Completion of Transport Projects
Existing Energy Infrastructure
Existing Energy Infrastructure (continued)
Existing Energy Infrastructure (continued)
Existing Energy Infrastructure (continued)
Energy Infrastructure—Regulatory Institutions
Energy Infrastructure—Regulatory Institutions (continued)
Energy Infrastructure—Regulatory Institutions (continued)
Thermal Power Projects
Thermal Power Projects (continued)
Thermal Power Projects (continued)
Thermal Power Projects (continued)
Transmission Projects
Renewable Energy Projects
Renewable Energy Projects (continued)
Renewable Energy Projects (continued)
Oil and Gas Projects
Oil and Gas Projects (continued)
Threats to Completion of Energy Projects
Threats to Completion of Energy Projects (continued)
Existing ICT Infrastructure
ICT Infrastructure—Regulatory Institutions
Existing Optic Fibre Infrastructure
ICT Projects
ICT Projects (continued)
Threats to Completion of ICT Projects
Threats to Completion of ICT Projects (continued)
Existing Social Infrastructure
Social Infrastructure—Regulatory Institutions
Water and Wastewater Projects
Water and Wastewater Projects (continued)
Education Projects
Health Projects
Threats to Completion of Social Projects
Growth Opportunity—Public and Private Collaboration
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
Conclusion
The Last Word—3 Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
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