Madbouly touts Egypt’s ‘new cities’ expertise at Alamein forum, calling for integrated African urban planning

He argued that cities must no longer be viewed merely as residential clusters but as integrated economic, social, and environmental ecosystems.

Addressing the critical challenge of financing urban development, Madbouly acknowledged that states alone cannot bridge the funding gap for infrastructure and housing.

Madbouly concluded by highlighting the upcoming African Urban Forum—established following an AU committee meeting in Cairo in 2022—as a vital platform to transition from sharing expertise to building concrete continental partnerships in smart cities, clean energy, and urban finance.

Running from Oct. 2 to 4, the Alamein Africa Forum aims to promote greater economic integration and business cooperation across the continent.

It is co-organized by the Egyptian government, the African Export-Import Bank, and the African Union Development Agency.