Public Investments in Social Care Services in Egypt Study

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As part of a collaboration between the Ministry of Social Solidarity and UN Women Egypt to support Egypt's care economy, this study focuses on two key sectors: Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) for infants up to pre-primary education, and Elderly Long-Term Care (ELTC) for those 65 and older. The study aims to estimate gaps in service provision, potential investment costs, and the economic returns associated with strengthening these sectors.

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  • Executive Summary: Available in Arabic.

Bibliographic information

Geographic coverage: Arab States/North Africa Egypt
Subject areas: Care and support services
Resource type(s): Evaluation reports
Publication year
2024
Number of pages
136
Publishing entity/ies: United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
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