Expanding the Scope of Businesses Internationally and Regionally, Opening New Markets, and Achieving Strong Partnerships
In its effort to create a suitable environment and a healthy climate to drive the growth of Egypt’s information sector, the Chamber of Information Technology & Telecommunications (CIT) has developed a strategic vision centered on key pillars. This plan aims to build upon the projects initiated by previous boards in past years and to continue ongoing projects.
The strategic vision establishes general frameworks and success criteria for every project, initiative, or activity adopted by the Chamber through various divisions and working groups. This is achieved by relying on clear performance evaluation standards, identifying success stories, and tackling challenges. The strategy promotes and supports creativity and innovation among all member companies while enhancing the financial capabilities of Egyptian companies by providing various investment and financing opportunities.
Additionally, the vision emphasizes collaboration with civil society organizations, integrating their efforts into programs aimed at advancing the overall sector. The strategy is based on ensuring multiple self-funding resources to support the growth of businesses, programs, and activities.
Objectives
Grow horizontally by entering new markets.
Expand foreign markets and enhance the presence of Egyptian companies in various international markets.
Expand vertically by introducing new products or services in current markets to enhance the contribution of sector
The main activities and initiatives
The Chamber of Information Technology & Telecommunications has launched a range of initiatives and activities focused on promoting international business in the telecommunications sector. These initiatives aim to develop international demand for Egyptian products, services, and applications. The objectives of these efforts are to raise awareness and represent Egyptian companies operating in this sector in other industries and markets, both directly and indirectly, by organizing various events and activities and communicating with key stakeholders in these markets.
International Networking
We communicate with our counterpart Chambers in target markets in other countries and work on organizing networking meetings between companies in Egypt and those abroad. The Chamber provides partial support for Egyptian companies to attend these missions. Additionally, we offer consultations to companies, answering their questions regarding the mechanisms for exporting their services.
International Marketing Activities
Our international marketing activities include campaigns targeted at major markets to familiarize them with Egyptian companies' products and services. These campaigns range from e-marketing—which utilizes multiple channels to reach relevant entities in these markets—to direct marketing through participation in international exhibitions and conferences.
Go to Africa Initiative
Our Go to Africa initiative includes trade missions to several African countries such as Zambia, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe. These missions involve participating in international exhibitions organized in these countries, as well as inviting representatives from these nations to attend exhibitions held by the Chamber. This facilitates exploring ways of cooperating with African countries, opening new markets for our member companies, and encouraging exports.
Expansion Initiatives in the Arab Market
Our initiatives to expand into the Arab market include organizing trade missions to various Arab countries to strengthen trade relations and open new channels of commerce. This involves participating in international exhibitions in these countries, providing companies with the opportunity to showcase their products and services, learn about the local markets and their needs, and build communication networks with potential partners in these markets.
Results of the International Business Development Pillar
Organize 11 foreign trips.
330 participants from the IT sector took part.
Conducted 1,020 matchmaking sessions with potential international partners or clients.
Signing over 50 memorandum of understanding (MoU) and partnerships within 2022 and 2024
Sending international delegations to various countries, comprising 53 Egyptian companies, within 2022 and 2024.
CIT participated as a major partner in the African Innovation Summit.
Held 121 meetings with private sector companies and government agencies.
