Supporting eGovernment and Innovation in Public Administration (InnoPA) is
a joint project implemented by the German Agency for International
Cooperation (GIZ) in Egypt, on behalf of the German Federal Government,
and in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information
Technology (MCIT). The project aims to strengthen the capacities of the
public sector and civil society to drive an inclusive and responsive digital
transformation in line with European standards.
The InnoPA project implements a variety of interventions in the areas of
institutional capacity building, innovation promotion, digital inclusion, and
policy support. The project adopts the principle of "leave no one behind" to
ensure that all segments of society benefit from the digital transformation
process and enjoy an effective and responsive public administration.
The project has three pillars:
1)
Support an inclusive, citizen-centered digital transformation of the
public sector, the project aims to bridge the digital divide and increase the
uptake of existing digital public services. To this end, collaborations with civil
society organizations will be carried out to enhance the digital skills of both
citizens and civil servants, alongside additional measures focused on
strengthening institutional capacity.
2)
Promotes innovative solutions for the inclusive and citizen-oriented
digital transformation of the public sector. A key part of this effort is the
GovTech Innovation Programme, which accelerates startups and the creation
of inclusive technological products that enhance government services and
responsiveness to citizens' needs and
3)
Provides support for the development of forward-looking digital
strategies and legal frameworks in emerging areas such as trust services,
artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision-making, in line with EU
digitalization standards.
10017643-Personal Data Protection Centre-Support Plan
The overall objective of this assignment is to strengthen the PDPC's
institutional, regulatory, and operational capacity to effectively implement and
oversee personal data protection in Egypt - contributing to a rights-based,
inclusive, and sustainable digital transformation ecosystem that balances
innovation with privacy, data protection, and responsible data use.
Cooperation between the GIZ project Supporting eGovernment and
Innovation in the Public Administration (InnoPA) and PDPC contributes to
InnoPA"s objective of promoting responsible, citizen-centric digital
transformation in Egypt"s public administration. By strengthening PDPC"s
capacities, supporting regulatory tools, and raising awareness of personal
data protection, the partnership helps ensure that the expansion of digital
technologies is accompanied by strong safeguards for privacy, trust, and
responsible data governance.
Core Pillars of the intervention:
1. Sector Mapping and Risk-Based Prioritization:
Mapping the "as-is" personal data protection landscape in priority sectors
2. Institutional Development, Capacity Building & Professional Training:
Capacity-building programs for PDPC staff across key functional areas
3. Technical and Policy Assistance - (International Consultant) Support
from the local consultant:
Development of practical compliance toolkits for public institutions and
private-sector entities
4. Training Center Establishment:
Establish a fully operational and self-sustaining PDPC Training Centre - with
clear organizational structure, defined roles and responsibilities, a hierarchical
staffing model, operating procedures, and a sustainability plan
