Deputy Minister of Finance Yasser Sobhi affirmed that strong institutions are founded on sustained investment in human capital, stressing that continuous training is essential for equipping employees with the skills needed to keep pace with global developments and enhance institutional performance.

Addressing graduates of the first cohort of the Behavioral Capacity Building and Institutional Awareness Program for employees of the Egyptian Tax Authority and the Egyptian Customs Authority, Sobhi said that the Ministry of Finance is pursuing a comprehensive modernization agenda that extends beyond upgrading systems and legislation to include developing human capabilities and fostering a modern institutional culture.

 

He explained that the Ministry is committed to promoting a service-oriented culture focused on delivering better, simpler, and more efficient services to its partners, including citizens and the business community, as part of broader efforts to improve the quality of public service delivery.

 

For her part, Mariam Waheed, Advisor to the Minister of Finance for Human Development, emphasized that the Ministry places great importance on investing in talented professionals and preparing future generations capable of leading institutional transformation and driving continuous improvement.

 

She added that the Capacity Building and Institutional Awareness Program supports the Ministry's broader vision of strengthening partnership with the business community by developing qualified personnel equipped with the knowledge, skills, and institutional mindset needed to advance ongoing reform efforts.