Around EGP 20bn spent on campaigning during parliamentary elections
Figures are approximate because candidates usually manipulate the actual figures spent on campaigns, the report states
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Billions of spending on electoral campaigns face ghost of court ruling
Candidates spending on elections may reach EGP 10bn, Sunday ruling potentially halts elections until amendments completed
Government encourages Luxor, Aswan trips to promote domestic tourism
Ministry of Tourism offers Luxor and Aswan trips with lower prices to raise tourist flow into the cities
Dearth of consumer confidence in first quarter
Experts attributed lack of confidence to insecurity, expensive living and political uncertainty
Cutting deficits without damaging growth
Average public debt in MENA countries is more than 78% of GDP, and slower than projected growth or higher interest rates could put debt on an unsustainable path.
