The three centres of excellence are set to establish linkages between Egyptian universities and leading counterparts in the US, help forge relationships between Egyptian and American researchers and experts and drive research and innovation in sectors that are crucial to Egypt's future economic growth.
Through the establishment of the centres of excellence, USAID and the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, are expected to increase the capacity of Egypt's higher-education institutions and create linkages between research and the public and private sectors in the areas of agriculture, water and energy.
Each centre of excellence will use applied research to drive innovation and competitiveness in the public and private sectors, strengthen Egyptian government policy to stimulate economic growth and contribute solutions to Egypt's development challenges.
The centres of excellence will align with the current needs of Egypt's commercial, academic and public sectors by solving local problems, driving innovation and leading to lower unemployment and improved performance in the private and public sector.
Since 1978, the American people have invested US$30bn to further Egypt's human and economic development based on our shared ideals and interests.