The Egyptian-Italian Environmental Cooperation Program (EIECP) is a strategic partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Egyptian Ministry of Environment, funded by the Italian government and supported by Egypt's debt-for-development initiative.
EIECP aims at developing Egypt's protected areas (PAs) system in Siwa, Wadi El Gemal, and Faiyum protected areas, mainly with a view of establishing income-generating mechanisms.
Through Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM), EIECP empowers local communities to share responsibility for conserving nature. This approach facilitates the mobilization of resources toward the financial sustainability of Egypt's PAs system, thereby supporting its conservation and sustainable development endeavors.
Key Achievements:
- Eco-Tourism: Established an eco-tourism association in Fayoum, developed a business plan for the Fayoum Protected Area, and created new tourism routes and products in Qatrani.
- NGO Support: Assisted Fayoum tourism NGOs with grant proposals, and provided training for local NGOs and women’s cooperatives.
Museum Upgrades: Established the Wadi El Hitan Museum and Qatrani Open Museum, and handed over facilities at the Qatrani Museum.
- Infrastructure and Community: Supplied 24 boats, upgraded the Wadi Rayan waterfall site, enhanced Fayoum infrastructure, and led cleaning and volunteer programs.
- Economic Empowerment: Trained 290 women and 220 crafters, launched a beekeeping project for Ababda women, and upgraded the pottery site in Nazla village. Established four permanent craft outlets and participated in major marketing events.
- Nature Conservation: Conducted studies on species like the sooty falcon, dugong, and sea turtles. Implemented rehabilitation activities for mangroves and acacia.
- Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing: Implemented diverse capacity-building training for locals. Published several manuals to advance CBNRM in Egypt.
Company Details
- Address
- Cairo, Eg
- Industry
- Conservation Programs
- NAICS
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Administration of Conservation Programs
- Keywords
- Nature Conservation, Climate Action, Biodiversity Conservation, Ecosystem Management, Protected Areas Management, Sustainable Development, Community Engagement.
- HQ
- Cairo
- Competitors
- One Earth, الشركة الوطنية للزراعات المحمية, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation - Cairo Office, EIEC - Elite International Education Consultants, My Mental Health EG, International Exhibition Center (Eiec), HRES AGENCY, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation - Office in Maputo, Astiki Melissa, Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA).
Eiecp Questions
Eiecp's LinkedIn profile is https://eg.linkedin.com/company/eiecp
Eiecp's industry is
Conservation Programs
Eiecp's top competitors are
One Earth,
الشركة الوطنية للزراعات المحمية,
Italian Agency For Development Cooperation - Cairo Office,
Eiec - Elite International Education Consultants,
My Mental Health Eg,
International Exhibition Center (Eiec),
Hres Agency,
Italian Agency For Development Cooperation - Office In Maputo,
Astiki Melissa,
Environment And Protected Areas Authority (Epaa).
Eiecp's categories are Conservation Programs
