PROJECT

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Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

605119

Primary Business Area

Other

Disclosure Date

Oct 10, 2023

Country

Egypt, Arab Republic of

Region

Africa

IFC Approval Date

Nov 23, 2021

Status

Active

Estimated Total Budget

$900,000.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Oct 23, 2023

Project Estimated Start Date

Dec 1, 2021

Project Estimated End Date

Dec 31, 2024

Client Legal Name

HOUSING AND BUILDING NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER

Project Description

The objective of this project is to support the Government of Egypt (GoE) in improving regulatory requirements and building control procedures by implementing a streamlined, integrated and transparent permitting process that reduces the compliance burden for the private sector. Based on discussions with the GoE, the project is envisioned to support the following components of the construction regulatory system by supporting the necessary legal, regulatory, and institutional improvements, and by piloting implementation support in selected district(s) in Cairo which will be identified in agreement with the relevant counterparts. a. Support the setup of a leadership and coordination mechanism to design and coordinate reform implementation. b. Streamline the pre-approval process before a construction permit is issued c. Private sector involvement in building control

Development Results

E&S Risks / Impacts and Mitigation