الهيئة العامة للرقابة المالية

Dr. Mohamed Abd Elaziz – Assistant to Chairman:

• Empowering youth with advanced skills and robust non-bank financial literacy is essential for their career readiness.

FRA recently participated in the 25^th  Annual Employment and Training Forum, hosted by Cairo University’s Faculty of Economics and Political Science. This event, held under the patronage of Prof Mohamed Sami Abdel-Sadek, President of Cairo University, brought together a wide array of public and private sector organizations.

The opening session featured prominent figures, including Professor Dr. Ghada Abdelbary, Vice President of Cairo University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs; Prof. Ahmed Ragab, the Vice President of Cairo University for Education and Student Affairs; Prof.Dr. Hanan Mohamed Aly Hassan Acting as Faculty Dean. In addition to Dr. Mohamed Abdel Aziz, Assistant to FRA Chairman and Prof.Dr. Mamdouh Ismail Vice-Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development.

During the opening session, Dr. Mohamed Abdel Aziz, Assistant to FRA Chairman conveyed the Authority’s appreciation for being part of this important event. He emphasized that equipping youth with knowledge and boosting their non-bank financial literacy is crucial for their empowerment and integration into the job market. This also eases their access to essential financing for launching or expanding future ventures, thereby creating numerous job opportunities that positively affect both youth and the national economy. He emphasized that youth are fundamental to the future and an invaluable asset to the workforce.

Dr. Abdel Aziz also detailed FRA’s ongoing initiatives to bolster financial literacy and awareness across all societal segments, particularly among youth. These efforts align with  FRA’s strategic objectives of achieving comprehensive financial, investment and insurance inclusion.

Dr. Abdel Aziz concluded by expressing his hope for Cairo University to swiftly launch a specialized scientific institute or center. This institution would focus on the non-bank financial sector’s job market needs, in collaboration with professional and international organizations. The objective is to produce graduates from the Faculty of Economics and Political Science who are uniquely prepared and highly competitive for employment.

Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, attendees toured the participating organizations’ booths, including FRA’s. The Authority’s team, led by officials from the Central Departments for Awareness and Financial Literacy and Human Resources, presented FRA’s mandate and its vital role in developing, supervising and regulating non-bank financial services to protect stakeholders’ rights. They also showcased FRA’s support for students and young professionals through training programs and career opportunities.

FRA’s consistent participation in the forum for a second year demonstrates its deep commitment to enhance non-bank financial literacy and prepare young talent for integration into this essential sector. This active involvement robustly supports national economic growth and the achievement of sustainable development goals.