Egypt Women on Boards Observatory

🗣 The percentage of women on boards by EGX indices marked the highest representation in EGXSMEs at 26%, followed by EGX70 at 21.5% and EGX100 at 20%. The lowest percentages were marked in S&P/EGX ESG at 15.9%. -This activity falls within the partnership of UN Women Egypt and the AUC-WOB Observatory within the framework of the UN Women -International Labour Organization (ILO) regional joint programme “Decent Work for Women in Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine” and the UN Women’s programme “Women’s Economic Empowerment in Egypt”, implemented in partnership with the National Council for Women (NCW), Ministry of Labor, and Ministry of International Cooperation, with the support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). -For the full 2023 report, visit the Egypt Women on Boards Observatory Website ▶ https://shorturl.at/jUUOG #ANNUALREPORT2023 #WOMENONBOARDS #GENDERDIVERSITY #UNWEGYPT

🔔 The year 2023 marked another significant milestone for EGX listed companies towards achieving the 2030 goal of having 30% women on board, witnessing the placement of 101 more women on boards of EGX listed companies, and achieving an overall female representation on board of 21.7% in 2023. -This activity falls within the partnership of UN Women Egypt and the AUC-WOB Observatory within the framework of the UN Women -International Labour Organization (ILO) regional joint programme “Decent Work for Women in Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine” and the UN Women’s programme “Women’s Economic Empowerment in Egypt”, implemented in partnership with the National Council for Women (NCW), Ministry of Labor, and Ministry of International Cooperation, with the support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). -For the full 2023 report, visit the Egypt Women on Boards Observatory Website ▶ https://shorturl.at/jUUOG #ANNUALREPORT2023 #WOMENONBOARDS #GENDERDIVERSITY  #UNWEGYPT

👌 An estimated annual gap of 65 women need to be added on boards of companies and banks to reach the 30% goal by 2030. The NBFS estimates declined from 42 to 27, the Egyptian Exchange from 28 to 23, the banking sector witnessed a decrease in estimates from six to five, and finally, the public enterprise sector witnessed another decrease from 11 in 2022 to 10 in 2023. The mentioned declines in annual estimates reflect positive progress achieved by the four categories towards achieving the 30% goal by 2030. -This activity falls within the partnership of UN Women Egypt and the AUC-WOB Observatory within the framework of the UN Women -International Labour Organization (ILO) regional joint programme “Decent Work for Women in Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine” and the UN Women’s programme “Women’s Economic Empowerment in Egypt”, implemented in partnership with the National Council for Women (NCW), Ministry of Labor, and Ministry of International Cooperation, with the support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). -For the full 2023 report, visit the Egypt Women on Boards Observatory Website ▶ https://shorturl.at/jUUOG #ANNUALREPORT2023 #WOMENONBOARDS #GENDERDIVERSITY #UNWEGYPT

🔔 The four categories included in the 2023 report achieved improvement in the women on board representation. The non-banking financial sector (NBFS) companies are key contributors to the overall indicator, with 25.2% women on boards percentage in 2023 compared to 22% in 2022 and with a growth rate of 15%. The EGX listed companies also observed an improvement, reaching 21.7% in 2023 compared to 17.3% in 2022 and marking a growth of 25%. The banking sector women on boards percentage also increased from 16.5% in 2022 to 18.7% in 2023, with a growth rate of 13.2%. Finally, the public enterprise sector marked 12% in 2023 compared to 9.3% in 2022, marking a growth rate of 29%. -This activity falls within the partnership of UN Women Egypt and the AUC-WOB Observatory within the framework of the UN Women -International Labour Organization (ILO) regional joint programme “Decent Work for Women in Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine” and the UN Women’s programme “Women’s Economic Empowerment in Egypt”, implemented in partnership with the National Council for Women (NCW), Ministry of Labor, and Ministry of International Cooperation, with the support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). -For the full 2023 report, visit the Egypt Women on Boards Observatory Website ▶ https://shorturl.at/jUUOG #ANNUALREPORT2023 #WOMENONBOARDS #GENDERDIVERSITY #UNWEGYPT

👏 AUC Egypt’s Women on Boards Observatory is honored to share inspiring Women leaders’ stories, marking a brighter future! Today, we would like to celebrate Dr. Amani Abou Zeid, a distinguished alumna of the University of Manchester and a leading figure in International Development. She is being recognised for her many achievements. The University of Manchester, UK honoured Dr. Amani Abou-Zeid as “Global Development Leader” by engraving her name on the Bicentenary installation, alongside eminent thinkers, scientists and Nobel Prize winners. Dr. Amani Abou-Zeid obtained her PhD in Socio-economic Development in 2001 from the University of Manchester, in addition to multiple degrees in engineering, public administration and international relations from prestigious universities. She was twice elected by the Assembly of African Heads of States to the position of Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and digitalisation at the African Union. Her contributions to Africa's integration and well-being of Africans have earned her widespread recognition, including decorations, honorary degrees, high-profile awards, and is frequently selected one of Africa's Most Influential Women. #BoardReadyDatabase #WomenonBoards #GenderDiversity

💪 The number of women on boards has been increasing progressively from 2019 to 2023. The total number of women observed an additional significant incline in number of women on boards in 2023, following a positive rate of 18% growth rate and reaching 1567 women in only one year. This activity falls within the partnership of UN Women Egypt and the AUC-WOB Observatory within the framework of the UN Women -International Labour Organization (ILO) regional joint programme “Decent Work for Women in Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine” and the UN Women’s programme “Women’s Economic Empowerment in Egypt”, implemented in partnership with the National Council for Women (NCW), Ministry of Labor, and Ministry of International Cooperation, with the support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). -For the full 2023 report, visit the Egypt Women on Boards Observatory Website ▶ https://shorturl.at/jUUOG #Womenleaders #Womenonboards #UNwomen #NCWEgypt

Egypt's Women on Boards Wishes everyone a blessed Mawlid al-Nabi! #UNWEgypt #WomenonBoards #UnWomen

📣 Another milestone towards achieving the 30% women on boards goal was marked in 2023, as per the 2023 Women on Boards Annual Monitoring Report. The 2023 women on boards indicator reached 23.3% compared to 19.7% in 2022, increasing by a growth rate of 18% and achieving 3.7% increase in the overall women on boards indicator. Maintaining a 3% annual increase will enable the overall women on boards indicator to reach the 2030 goal of 30% women on boards by 2026. -This activity falls within the partnership of UN Women Egypt and the AUC-WOB Observatory within the framework of the UN Women -International Labour Organization (ILO) regional joint programme “Decent Work for Women in Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine” and the UN Women’s programme “Women’s Economic Empowerment in Egypt”, implemented in partnership with the National Council for Women (NCW), Ministry of Labor, and Ministry of International Cooperation, with the support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). -For the full 2023 report, visit the Egypt Women on Boards Observatory Website ▶ https://shorturl.at/jUUOG #ANNUALREPORT2023 #WOMENONBOARDS #GENDERDIVERSITY #UNWEGYPT

👏 Celebrating the Success of UN Women's Scholarship Recipients! 👏 We are thrilled to share the inspiring testimonials of graduates from UN Women's scholarship programs and certificate courses. These remarkable individuals have taken a significant step forward in their professional journeys. This activity falls within the partnership of UN Women Egypt and the AUC-WOB Observatory within the framework of the UN Women and the International Labour Organization (ILO) regional joint programme “Decent Work for Women” with the support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), and the UN Women’s programme “Women’s Economic Empowerment in Egypt” with the support of the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). These programmes are implemented in partnership with the National Council for Women (NCW), Ministry of Labor, and Ministry of International Cooperation.

Snippets from he eighth run of the “Management Acceleration Program” kicked off in February 2024. Eight women out of 24 participants took the UN Women Scholarship. Fund your education and check all Programs under the UN Women Scholarship here: https://lnkd.in/dJ4G7FNN This activity falls within the framework of the regional joint program “Promoting Productive Employment and Decent Work for Women in Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine” implemented by UN Women Egypt and ILO Egypt in partnership with the National Council for Women and the Ministry of Labor, with the support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). #GenderBalance #WomenonBoards #ExecutiveEducation