Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom met on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Deputy Finance Minister Yasser Sobhy to review progress in implementing the government's programme and performance budgeting framework, part of efforts to strengthen planning and improve the management of public investment.
The meeting, attended by officials from both ministries, discussed technical and implementation issues as part of ongoing coordination between the planning and finance ministries to enhance planning efficiency and public financial management. Rostom said program and performance budgeting is a key tool for developing the country's planning and public finance systems by linking financial resources to development program and objectives through measurable performance indicators, helping direct public spending toward achieving the state's priorities.
He said the government was committed to embedding the approach as a cornerstone of strategic planning, strengthening integration between development plans and the state budget while improving resource allocation and oversight of government projects. The minister said the system would enhance the efficiency and transparency of public spending by relying on clear indicators to measure outputs, outcomes and development impact, supporting evidence-based policymaking and continuous evaluation of government performance.
He added that the framework is consistent with Egypt's State Planning Law and Unified Public Finance Law and forms part of broader efforts to modernize government monitoring systems in line with sustainable development goals and Egypt Vision 2030. Sobhy outlined the current status of implementation, highlighting progress made so far and stressing the importance of continued coordination between the finance and planning ministries to ensure a unified methodology across government agencies.
He said the two sides had reached full agreement on the structure of the main and sub-programs, adding that discussions are now focused on reviewing the projects and activities linked to those programs to strengthen financial classification and reinforce the connection between budget programs and targeted development outcomes.
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