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Improving the quality of governmental sector performance; c) TQM principles; d) TQM requirements;
e) Quality improvement tools; and f) Quality application methods 131 . A national workshop on the cost
of environmental degradation in Egypt has been organized in January 2015 in collaboration between
EEAA and PERSGA, since environmental degradation is considered a multi-dimensional problem, its
calculated cost requires intensified studies. In parallel, to foster capacity building, a similar programme
has been organised. The Department of Industrial Zones Management (DoIZM) has participated in the
related workshop. Also, the Egyptian General Authority for Standards and Quality (EGASQ) - MoIFT,
organised a seminar on "Awareness and Requirements of International Standard ISO 9001/2015" to
promote Quality Management Systems (QMS). The 2015 QMS version of International standards ISO
9001 and the International Standard ISO 26000 for the social responsibility were introduced. The
guidelines for the application of the standard (OHSAS 18001/2007) were also presented 130 .
The UNDP developed a Programme on CCMA in the Environment sector. This programme resulted
from a strong support of the Government of Egypt (GoEG) in climate change mitigation:
Implementation of a national standards and labels programme for energy efficient home
appliances. The programme is undergoing and expected to be completed in 2018. The leading
Egyptian partners are MoEnv and MoERE 90 .
In addition, the UNEP developed two Programmes in the Environment sector 132 :
Sustainable Consumption and Production Programme for Cairo City. The programme was
completed in 2008. The leading Egyptian partner is MoEnv.
Climate Change Risk Management Programme (CCRMP) in Egypt. The programme started in 2008
and was completed in 2013. The leading Egyptian partner is MoEnv.
The AFD developed and financed a programme in the Environment sector:
Egyptian Pollution Abatement Programme 2. The programme was completed in 2007. The leading
Egyptian partners are the MoEnv, EEAA, and MoTr 97 .
Initiatives
Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association
An initiative entitled: Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association (HEPCA), has
been established by the MoEnv in 1992 in response to environmental threats affecting the Red Sea.
HEPCA is an international NGO concerned with topics of marine and land conservation. HEPCA's team
consists of diverse international scientists and experts. Their main target is to protect and preserve the
natural resources of the Red Sea; and to promote conservation and sustainable tourism. It works in
collaboration with Egypt’s governmental entities, e.g., the Governorate of Red Sea (GoRS); the National
Conservation Sector; and the National Parks of Egypt 133 .
Projects
There are many projects in the Environment sector that resulted from the productive and seamless
collaboration between the Egyptian and Japanese governments through JICA. The following section
highlights these projects in relation to sectoral types: a) Air and Water Quality; and b) Environmental
Management 115 :
a. Environment - Air and Water Quality
Achieve reductions in the emissions from enterprises whose environmental emissions are
exceeding the national regulations, by providing financial assistance for introducing necessary
environmental equipment (In cooperation with other donors). JICA assistance amount in JPY
cost 4.7 of billion (approx. € 41,592.921 million). The project’s agreement was signed in 2006
and expected end date is 2016. Leading Egyptian institution is the MoEnv.
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THIS PROJECT IS FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND IS IMPLEMENTED BY THE HUMAN DYNAMICS CONSORTIUM