Within the framework of the activities of the project “Enhancing the Roles of Non-Governmental Organizations in Sustainable Development and Climate Action at the Local Level - Sustainable Empowerment,” which is implemented by the Misr Al-Kheir Foundation with funding from the European Union, the Arab Center for Sustaining Civil Action issued a new policy paper entitled “Strategic directions for the future of civil society organizations in Egypt.”

The paper deals with a comprehensive analysis of the reality of NGOs in Egypt from institutional, legislative, and financing angles, and reviews the most prominent challenges facing this vital sector, in addition to the opportunities available to it in light of national, regional, and international transformations, most notably climate action, digital transformation, the rise of green financing, and the growth of development partnerships. The paper also presents four interconnected strategic directions aimed at enhancing institutional sustainability and activating the participation of civil society organizations in implementing Egypt’s Vision 2030, regional and international openness, and developing green volunteer initiatives, with a package of executive recommendations supporting the sustainability of the civil sector and enhancing its societal impact.