COUNTRY FOCUS : EGYPT
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Richard said : “ Orange acts as a responsible company across its activities . This sense of responsibility is a central value that has been placed at the heart of the Group ’ s strategic plan , Engage 2025 . To promote digital services as a vector for inclusion and to ensure they are available to the widest possible audience , we aim to open an Orange Digital Centre in every country in which we are present by 2025 . This ambition clearly demonstrates our determination to harness the positive power of digital innovation .”
Alioune Ndiaye , Chairman and CEO , Orange Middle East and Africa , said : “ I am very proud to inaugurate the seventh Orange Digital Centre today in Cairo . This new Orange Digital Centre is part of a network of 32 Orange Digital Centres that will be deployed not only , in Africa and the Middle East , but also in Europe . The main objective is to democratise access to digital technology to young people – with or without qualifications – giving them access to the latest technological trends to strengthen their employability and prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow .”
Uwe Gehlen , Head , German Development Cooperation in Egypt and First Counselor at the Embassy of the Federal German Republic in Egypt , noted that : “ The project directly contributes to the Digital Transformation of Egypt while improving job opportunities of the young population . Germany is supporting Egypt regarding technical education in many different ways . This project with a private sector entity is one important example of our strong commitment to the Egyptian youth .”
Dr Alexander Solyga , Country Director , GIZ Egypt , said : “ Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit ( GIZ ) GmbH and Orange share a vision of development and improvement of the socio-economic framework of Egypt . The partnership contributes to the achievement of the United Nations ’ ‘ Sustainable Development Goals ’ ( SDGs ) and to the Digital Transformation of Egypt ultimately improving job opportunities of the young population .”
Elizabeth Tchoungui , Executive Director of CSR , Diversity and Philanthropy , Orange and Deputy Chair , Orange Foundation , said : “ This great project is a key step in our societal responsibility for digital inclusion , especially for young people and women . The solidarity FabLab , a key programme of the Orange Foundation , is an essential building block of this socially useful action , by allowing beneficiaries without access to digital tools to reconnect with the professional world : the beginning of a beautiful journey that , through the development of technical skills and through the complementarity of the systems deployed , goes up to the creation of businesses .”
Noel Chateau , Chief Transformation and Operational Efficiency Officer , Orange Egypt , added : “ Orange Egypt ’ s commitment to Digital Transformation is a reality , and as a partner supporting Egypt ’ s Vision for 2030 , we are proud of launching this initiative which is a key step in our societal responsibility for digital inclusion . The Orange Digital Centre will welcome thousands of young Egyptian talents , allowing them to develop their digital skills , projects or start-ups , making a significant impact in the society .”
The guiding principle behind the various components of the project is to build synergies and create a holistic experience in which youth acquire digital knowledge , are offered the chance to apply it in the form of projects and potential business endeavours , and eventually capitalise on its economic rewards either through obtaining improved employment opportunities or launching new business ventures . p
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