DCODE EFC: KEY INSIGHTS: IMPORTANT LAWS IN THE MAKING

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In this infographic, we look at the pipeline laws in the Parliament’s 2021-2022 legislative session as well as the status and main stipulations of each.

For shipments from 1/7/2020

In March 2020, at the onset of the pandemic in Egypt, Dcode EFC had identified the below potential “winning/ losing” sectors based on a qualitative and quantitative assessment of potential COVID-19 impacts thereon which went viral and got shared by many people in different countries.

One year later, we look at the actual performance of these sectors versus expectations, while shedding a light on government support measures as well as digitalization efforts that have helped keep some of them afloat. Overall, 10 out of 14 sectors turned out as expected (71%).

In partnership with AmCham Business Monthly Magazine

Egypt’s Economic Outlook is Dcode EFC’s flagship report. Based on Dcode EFC’s intricate macroeconomic model, the report is recognized by our clients as the most unbiased, reliable and easy to read economic report that supports their strategic planning and decisions.  

in partnerhsip with AmCham Business Monthly Magazine

Healthcare investment has never been a higher priority for the world. In Egypt, even before the pandemic, public health was high up the national agenda with programs such as the large-scale ‘1 million healthy lives’ national initiative. The pandemic came to drive further healthcare spending, both public and private, and to highlight priority areas. Dcode EFC, in collaboration with the AUC School of Business executive education program and Business Forward map out the most pressing indicators, needs and investment potentials in Egypt’s healthcare sector. 

To access the full report and know more about our offerings please email us at: info@dcodeefc.com 

In this document, we aim to examine recent factors that are likely to have affected private consumption in Egypt. We start by looking at macroeconomic indicators and survey data by CAPMAS, and then we try to unlock reasons behind observed trends. We also examine measures taken by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the government to stimulate consumption and growth. The document concludes with the overall effect on consumption, as well as potential risks.

 The third issue of Dcode EFC's 'In the Know' series covering the following topics: 

1. Key Economic Updates
2. Building Violations Reconciliation
3. New Customs Act
4. Recent Factors Affecting Consumer Spending
5. The Water Situation in Egypt
6. Other Topics: Sovereign Wealth Fund & Egypt's Commodity Exchange
7. News Highlights

The second issue of Dcode EFC's 'In the Know' series covering the following topics:

1. Key Economic Updates 
2. Government Consumer Spending Initiative
3. Annual Headline Inflation in FY 2019/20
4. Balance of Payments Performance in Q1 2020
5. Main Take-Aways of FY 2020/21 Budget
6. Key Policies & Structural Benchmarks under the IMF's SBA Arrangement
7. MSME Development Law
8. Other News Highlights

Main highlights of Egypt's Personal Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020 governing the protection

of personal data and privacy in Egypt which will enter into force on October 16th 2020.

Main highlights of Egypt's MSME Development Law No. 152 of 2020 replacing the previous Small Enterprises Law No. 141 of 2004 and widening its scope. 

The first issue of Dcode EFC's 'In the Know' series which aims at capturing key economic developments since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak and an analysis of foreign exchange sources and uses, among other news highlights.

To access the full report and know more about our offerings please email us at: info@dcodeefc.com

This issue of our biannual outlook is predominantly focused on analyzing the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Egyptian economy. While these are times of unprecedented uncertainty, we have strived to provide you with a 360 degree analysis of the current situation that helps, as much as possible, inform your business decisions in such extraordinary circumstances.

  Egypt’s Economic Outlook is Dcode EFC’s flagship report. Based on Dcode EFC’s intricate macroeconomic model, the report is recognized by our clients as the most unbiased, reliable and easy to read economic report that supports their strategic planning and decisions. The new version of the report is complemented with scenario analysis, thus giving a wholistic overview to the likely potential different paths of the main variables that matters the most to our clients. 

 Issued by the third week of each calendar month in an easy to read presentation format, aiming to inform businesses of the latest macroeconomic indicators needed to guide their decisions.  

Special reports under Government Relations Department analyses key legislations that matter the most to businesses' operations in Egypt

 In the current dynamic economic setup, the need for in-depth analysis of key policies developments becomes an integral part to ensure making informed decisions. Dcode EFC’s special reports provide analysis to the most prominent economic and regulatory developments in the country, highlighting both opportunities and threats for businesses. Previous reports included reporting on Balance of Payments developments, IMF reviews, FX developments, interest rates, rating agencies reports, and new laws and regulations affecting businesses (e.g. New Healthcare Law, Investment Law, Decree 43/2016…etc.).