Egypt primed for economic reforms Hani Qadri Demian

摘要

Speaking at the US Chamber of Commerce in April 2014, Egypt's minister of finance, Hani Qadri Demian, admitted to weaknesses in the Egyptian economy but said that reforms would be made following the country's elections in May. In the face of sluggish growth, high unemployment and inflation as well as a bloated deficit, Egypt's minister of finance, Hani Qadri Demian, has insisted that confidence could return to the country's economy through much-needed reforms, especially to its tax system. This was the message when he spoke at the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC, on April 11. Mr Demian and other business leaders addressed a small crowd, while a handful of protesters gathered outside, one of whom managed to burst on stage during the luncheon.