ICYEN MENA Region Coordinator Presentation 2nd EBM, 10-11 October, 2012

ICYEN
MENA Region Coordinator
Strategy Presentation
EGYPT Revival Alliance - AYADI

AGENDA ICYEN
1. AYADI
2. REGIONAL VIEW
3. EFFORTS
4. MEMBERSHIP
5. VISITS
6. PROJECTS
7. YOUTH EMPLOYEMENT
8. SCHEDULE
9. MENA OFFICE
10. SUGGESTIONS
11. CONTACT
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ICYEN
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Egypt Revival Alliance - AYADI ICYEN
“Egypt Revival Alliance - Ayadi” is an NGO that is aimed at enriching and enhancing
the role of the Civic Society as a major component of the desired comprehensive
revival model of Egypt, one that we hope will be as an inspiring example to the
world as “Tharir” was during the Revolution.
Ayadi will enable and empower individuals, who constitute the raw material for the
success of the organizations. It also acts as a “Missile Launch” Platform for selected
Projects that contribute to the strategic revival objectives of Egypt. As such, it offers
“structural” support; i.e. funding, partnership and formation, as well as
“operational” guidance once a project is launched; i.e. consulting, collaboration,
logistical assistance and –as the case may require- even physical incubation.
The model is designed on a “hub” format, where the beneficiary member
organizations and individuals “plug in” to receive the proper sponsorship,
mentoring, resourcing and support through the array of donors, partners and
volunteer participants of Ayadi. Once ready with the proper standards, they can
proceed to deliver their target contribution to the overall revival vision, with follow-
up, supervision and best practice sharing of our organization as appropriate.

ICYEN
Egypt Revival Alliance - AYADI ICYEN
Mission
Establish a comprehensive revival and development for Egypt,
founded on the cultural and historical values of the Egyptian society
and built on professional experiences and research. We will achieve
this by enabling/empowirng the individuals and enhancing the
performance of Civil and Government Organizations.

ICYEN
ICYEN
5
Service and Support Platforms
Services Training Priorities/KPI
Recommendations
Funding
Grants
Business
Advisory
Civic Society
Financial
Support
LendingPartnership
Direct
Grants
Indirect
Grants
Loan
Murab
aha
Perma
nent
Buy-
Back
Donors
Research
Center
Business
Support Unit
Human
Development
Unit
Sharing
Experience
Project Integration and Coordination Platform
Logistical
Services
Gover
nance
Business
Develop
ment
Business
Process
Incubators
Gov.
Services
Entrepre
neurship
Forums
Funds Sustainability

ICYEN
REGIONAL VIEW ICYEN
Egypt:
Background:
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) account for over 90% of active enterprises in Egypt
and contribute to over 80% of GDP and 75% of total employment. Yet, they remain at a clear
disadvantage vis-à-vis larger businesses. According to a survey conducted by NILEX (the Egyptian stock
exchange for growing medium and small companies), SMEs account for only 10% of total capital
accumulation in Egypt and, while 75% of SMEs apply for banking loans, 92% of application are rejected.
Egypt has a vibrant entrepreneurial population with strong potential for growth. Of the Egyptian adult
population 13.1% were either actively trying to start business in 2008, or already owned and managed
one that was less than three years old.
Current Effort in Egypt:
•On the official (government is partner) level: ITIDA ; their business incubation program TIEC Technology
Innovation and Entrepreneurial Center.
•Non-governmental level: Nahdet El-mahrousa; provides support to university graduates with their
graduation projects. (basically scientific schools)

ICYEN
ICYEN
REGIONAL VIEW
- In Arab League countries, there appears to be no shortage of entrepreneurial
aspirations among young people
- Across 20 countries a median 27% of young Arabs who were not already business
owners said they intended to start a business in the next 12 months
- Intent to create a business ranged from a high of 45% in Sudan to a low of 9% in
Jordan
- Are you planning to start your own business in next 12 month ? Who said Yes
Sudan 45%
Algeria 25%
Libya 25%
Lebanon 21%
Egypt 20%
Tunisia 34%

ICYEN
ICYEN
REGIONAL VIEW
Example from the MENA: Entrepreneurship in Tunisia
Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs and Local Development
- The OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs and Local Development acts as a
catalyst, increasing synergies between different areas of expertise, and raising the
profile of OECD work on entrepreneurship. It is charged with disseminating best
practices on the design, implementation and evaluation of initiatives to promote
entrepreneurship, SME growth and local economic and employment development
- What Do Entrepreneurs in Tunisia Need Most?
Legal Reform
Essentially we cannot promote entrepreneurs without tackling the legal framework
that gives an entrepreneur the rights to their land, house and capital. ,
“Without paper you’re dead… capitalism works on paper. It’s the second level of
reality.” This reality is the context that entrepreneurs operate in, and without the
proper legal titles entrepreneurship will never translate into job creation.

MEMBERSHIP ICYEN
AYADI’s plan to expand ICYEN in the MENA region is given for below
details:
• Initiate 5 focal points in:
• Tunisia (with 3-5 member organizations) in 2012
• Libya (with 1-2 member organizations) in 2013
• Lebanon (with 2-3 member organizations) in 2012
• Morocco (with 2-3 member organizations) in 2012
• Jordan (with 1-2 member organizations) in 2013

VISITS ICYEN
AYADI will :
1- Plan to hold a fundraising event to invite investors, business angels, venture
capital and private equities to showcase some of its activities by Dec 2012.
Attendees will be invited to contribute to AYADI’s projects and sponsor young
entrepreneurs from these projects.
2- At least on funding proposal will be submitted every 6 months to government,
local and international funding agencies. A list of these agencies is being prepared.
3- There will be 2 visits a year to focal points to train them on how to manage their
activities and to carry out fundraising.
4- AYADI will set up a PR campaign for ICYEN and its entrepreneurial activities.
5- A follow up system will be developed to make sure that dues are paid on time.

PROJECTS ICYEN
1) Project A: Building an Incubator for Innovative Young Entrepreneurs
i. Partnership with Nile University Entrepreneurship research lab
ii. Application to USAID fund allocated for this.
2) Project B: Entrepreneurs Summer Camp:
i. 3 days summer camp for entrepreneurs including training
sessions, business plan competition and networking with
business society and success stories.
ii. Repeating this model in at least one focal point every year
iii. Working on securing sponsors for the camp and the prizes

PROJECTS ICYEN
3) Project C: Entrepreneurship Campaign:
i. Studying and approaching entrepreneurship eco-system in
Egypt and contacting stakeholder to form a data base.
ii. Holding series of seminars and workshops on how to foster the
entrepreneurship culture within youth
iii. Sharing this practice with other focal points in the region

YOUTH EMPLOYEMENT ICYEN
The support for Employement and internships in MENA Region will be
through:
1) Opportunity A:
i. Implementing projects A, B and C.
2) Opportunity B:
i. Governmental partnership. Ayadi is participating in the design
and marketing of the national Egyptian vocational training
campaign to train and encourage youth in establishing their
SMEs. The practice upon completion will be shared in the region

SCHEDULE
(Tentative)
ICYEN
Date Activity
April – May 2012 Working on Entrepreneurship data base in Egypt
May – June 2012 Working on establishing contacts in the selected
countries within the region
August 2012 Entrepreneurship Camp
October 2012 First entrepreneurship seminar series (Egypt)
November 2012 A visit to Tunisia to follow up with members there.

SUGGESTIONS ICYEN
ICYEN should work on:
1- Establishing a data base of best practices and training material to
help the kick off of different regional focal points
2- Securing some fund to support selective innovative
entrepreneurs and their projects from different regions
3- Helping the region reps to better outreach to their regional
countries through ICO infrastructure.

ICYEN
Egypt OFFICE
ICYEN
Ahmed Deif
MENARegionCoordinator
He is Egyptian. He is
MENA Region
Coordinator of ICYEN,
Ayadi President .
Hatem Badawy
MENARegionRepresentative
MENA Region
Representative of
ICYEN, Member of
Executive Board of
AYADI ,
Hussin Elsharkawi
MENA Region
Representitive of
ICYEN,
Vice President of
AYADI
Ahmed Elattar
MEAN Region
Representative of
ICYEN , General
Coordinator of Ayadi.

ICYEN
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ISLAMIC COUNTRIES YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS NETWORK

Report on Work in Progress ICYEN
• Expanding Membership:
• Building local network (eco-system):
1. Egyptian Business Development Association (EBDA)
2. Tamkeen Capital (VC - incubation company)
3. Nahdet Al-Mahrosa (biggest social incubator)
• Building Regional network:
1. Visit to Tunisia (July 2012)
2. Planned visit to Libya next month

Report on Work in Progress ICYEN
Activities and Projects:
1- Sharing with Nile University on the national entrepreneurs competition (NU 100
Entrepreneur)
2- Conducting Entrepreneurs training courses for 300 young entrepreneurs (funds
allocated) during the period from November to May
3- Participating in the national initiative of Training for Employment with the
government as part of the NGOs coalition.
4- Working on application for a fund with SIDA for IAP (innovation against poverty)

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