ABSTRACT
This chapter describes the national approaches to sustainable enterprise in Egypt. It includes key information about the priority issues, trends, and government policies as well as best-practice case studies of sustainable enterprise in Egypt. The revolution is one of the most significant junctures in the growth of the sustainability movement in Egypt. It has been viewed as a legitimate alternate philosophy required for addressing government failures and inefficiencies. Sustainable practices have a rich history, deeply rooted in the Egyptian culture and grounded in faith-based practices. Although sustainability is still a buzzword in Egypt, deteriorating government performance is creating demand for businesses to fill the void on socio economic and environmental development. The bulk of enterprises in Egypt lack the capacity, awareness, technology, support and incentives to engage in sustainable development. Government mechanisms to support sustainable practices are ad hoc and outreach is confined to a limited number of large and multinational enterprises.
