The Egyptian National Competitiveness Council (ENCC) is a non-profit organization with a vision to enhance the competitiveness of the Egyptian economy. One of the key areas where the ENCC is focusing its efforts is policy advocacy in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Over the past few years, the ENCC has played a crucial role in advocating for policies that support the development of a thriving entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem in Egypt. Through its engagement with government, private sector, academia, and civil society, the organization has highlighted the importance of creating an enabling environment for entrepreneurs and innovators to thrive.

One of the key efforts of the ENCC in this area has been its advocacy for policies that promote access to finance for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This has included engagement with policymakers to increase public investment in startups, as well as efforts to promote public-private partnerships that can help to improve access to finance and make it more affordable for entrepreneurs.

The ENCC has also been active in advocating for policies that support the development of a vibrant innovation ecosystem in Egypt. This has included efforts to promote the commercialization of research and development (R&D) outputs and the establishment of innovation clusters that can facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration among entrepreneurs, innovators, and researchers.

Looking ahead, the ENCC is committed to continuing its efforts to promote policy advocacy in entrepreneurship and innovation in Egypt. In the coming years, the organization will continue to work with stakeholders to promote policies that foster entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. This will include efforts to encourage the establishment of incubators and accelerators, as well as measures to promote the adoption of new technologies and business models that can help to increase productivity and competitiveness.

The importance of policy advocacy in entrepreneurship and innovation cannot be overstated. As the world becomes increasingly connected and competitive, the ability of countries to foster a dynamic and innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem will be critical to their success. By promoting policies that support entrepreneurship and innovation, the ENCC can help to ensure that Egypt is well-positioned to compete in the global marketplace, while also promoting greater economic growth and prosperity for all Egyptians.

In conclusion, the ENCC's vision is to make Egypt a globally competitive economy by enhancing its competitiveness in various sectors. By focusing its efforts on policy advocacy in entrepreneurship and innovation, the organization is helping to create an enabling environment for entrepreneurs and innovators to thrive, while also promoting economic growth and prosperity for all Egyptians.