Fielded a multidisciplinary team of experts to develop a replicable SME Mapping Tool that would enable SEDO to formulate policies and programs on both the local (governorate) and national levels.  Work included identification of policy priorities, statistical analysis and development of indices to rank sectors for targeting, in-depth assessment of priority sectors using qualitative and quantitative research tools, consultation with stakeholders and the capacity building of SEDO.  Work is being undertaken in the governorates of Damietta, Gharbiya and Qena in order to test and refine the mapping tool.

ENTRUST was selected by the Social Fund for Development (SFD) and CIDA to provide advisory services towards the development of the first national strategy for MSE development in Egypt. ENTRUST provided overall advice and guidance, especially with regards to the integration of the subject strategy within the overall macroeconomic policy framework and orientation of the government of Egypt.