CAIRO, March 20 (MENA) - The Cabinet's media center revealed that Egypt's performance has improved according to the Global Social Progress Index by approximately 5.8 points to record 57.56 points in 2024, against 51.76 points in 2014.

The index measures social progress achieved by a country through three dimensions, including the basic needs dimension, which measures a number of sub-indicators related to health, education, housing and drinking water and sanitation services, according to a report issued by the Cabinet's media center on Thursday.

The report includes infograph highlighting the tangible efforts made by the state to achieve social justice, including multiple initiatives and projects that place the citizen at the top of state's priorities.

"Egypt has made remarkable progress in promoting social justice and inclusive development through initiatives such as "Decent Life" and "Bedaya" that have significantly improved living standards in rural areas by providing basic services and creating job opportunities," Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) office in Cairo Eric Oechslin was quoted by the Cabinet's report as saying.

The United Nations said the launch of the "Decent Life" initiative by the political leadership has contributed to improving the living conditions of the deprived rural communities as regards providing decent housing, sanitation, clean water, education, and health, tge report read.

Meanwhile, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus congratulated President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and the government on launching the human development project, pointing out that investing in health doesn't only saves lives but also drives development and economic growth by qualifying a healthy and productive workforce and protecting future generations, the report stated.

The Global Social Progress Index reveals that policymakers, investors, and other decision-makers can make a tangible difference now with the prospect of a strong social progress recovery.
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The index explores how focusing resources can make a difference in areas like health, sustainability, rights and freedom, and gender equity.

It also analyzes the performance of countries and regions, showcasing new opportunities for decision-makers to make an impact.

The Global Social Progress Index encompasses 13 years (2011-2023) of social progress data across 170 countries. (MENA)

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