EGYPT-ITALY BUSINESS RELATIONS AND THE WAY FORWARD - EIWF

The following are few of the conclusions and recommendations:

-          The success of the first EIWF established a platform for future bilateral meetings.

-          We need to revive the establishment of a businesswomen chapter is the Egyptian Italian Business Association or establish a businesswomen NGO in Milano to be our center point in the future bilateral meetings, you decide on which venue to pursue.

-          Simultaneous Translation is a must to overcome any language barrier.

-          Alternating venues between one time in Italy and one time in Cairo can be discussed compared to our multilateral meetings in February every year.

Ø  In addition :

1)      Position of women in a society reflects the country’s image.

2)      Change of perceptions regarding instability & safety in the region was accomplished.

3)      Great potential & opportunities for mutual benefits for Egyptians & Italian.

4)      Mutual potential and opportunities exist for both Italian and Egyptian Companies in the fields: (Food, agric., energy, healthcare, leather, technology, water, environment, herbs, herbal medicine - Shared value (social & business).

5)      Increasing women employment can help economy

6)      Improvements have been made in gov. policy for private sector, finance, SMEs, women in business.