Egypt youth programmes aim to build loyalty
Significance The forum, which brings together 5,000 people from all over the world to discuss issues related to entrepreneurship and development, is one of the flagship initiatives organised under the auspices of President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi to empower Egypt’s youth. Other youth initiatives that have recently reshaped the way young citizens express their views about Egypt’s politics include the National Youth Conferences and the Presidential Leadership Programme (PLP). Impacts The placement of young people from government programmes in public administration positions will increase loyalty to the president. Reductions in public sector employment will result in a rise in the number of young people entering informal employment. Sisi will maintain an active role in the various youth initiatives.