Urban Transport in the OIC Megacities

4.2.7.

Institutions and organizational structure

4.2.7.1.

GCTRA

This was set up circa 1 year ago and is responsible for:

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Transport Policy and Strategy.

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Bus concessions.

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Safety and quality.

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Parking.

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Taxis.

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Micro bus

Board Members consist of:

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The 3 Governates – Cairo, Giza and

Qalyubia.

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Ministry of Housing.

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Ministry of Interior.

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Ministry of Environment.

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3 local Egyptian experts.

GCTRA planned work activities include:

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Enforcement - to work with Ministry of Interior.

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Capacity Building within Ministries – this needs to be done an example was given of the

lack of design knowledge of facilities for disabled people.

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Campaigns e.g. on Safety and a proposed campaign (awaiting President’s endorsement)

focused on 1 to 1 road safety activities.

Although in its early days this was considered by all met to be a positive step forward.

4.2.7.2.

Integration of various authorities

It was clear from those met that up until the recent setting up of GCTRA very little cooperation took

place with regard to the planning and implementation of transport projects in GCR. However, even

with the existence of the GCTRA there are still a multitude of differing organizations involved with

transport in GCR.

4.2.7.3.

Institutional capacity building

It was clear from those met that training of staff and retaining staff is a key issue in the various

organizations. The need for experts to be involved in projects was also made clear.

4.2.8.

Urban transport infrastructure financing

Many of those met expressed the optimismwith the Egyptian economy and political situation and this

is reflected by the March 2015 Invest In The Future (IITF) conference and both the Government and

overseas investment in major infrastructure projects. It is also apparent that the Government have

changed/amended legislation to assist international investment and procurement routes. However,

key issues arising fromMarch Conference were:

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No feasibility studies carried out on projects - problem facing investors is that they don’t have

confidence in the schemes if no feasibility study work is available.

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No defined bidding process/procurement route – Direct Order, PPP, BOT? Need to know

bidding process and Technical conditions.

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No calibre of staff within the Government to manage the projects – use local external experts

due to insufficient funds for international experts.