Download or read book Egyptian Handicrafts Clusters written by Amal Mohamed Soliman Mohamed and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Egypt has a large number of handicrafts clusters, greater than any other industrial clusters in the country. Handicrafts clusters, also known as Creative or artisans' clusters, are geographic concentrations of households that produce a variety of handmade goods. Such goods include, inter alia, wood works, metal works, stones, and handmade textiles. They contribute to employment creation and poverty alleviation, especially in rural and deprived areas. The development of handicrafts clusters has been the focus of many institutions including World Bank, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), and Ministry of Trade & Industry; however, the overall impact of the sector in the country is inadequate. Therefore, the main purposes of this study are to: first, investigate the main barriers that hinder the development of Egyptian handicrafts clusters; second, determine this sector's key needs to thrive and grow, third, to suggest some reform policies that could be beneficial for the sector's development. In order to tackle the aforementioned objectives, fifteen semi-structured interviews have been conducted with artisans from different creative industrial clusters, as well as public officials who are in charge of developing handicrafts clusters in Egypt. The analysis illustrates several obstacles such as the absence of coordination between development organizations; the poor relevance of interventions to the sector needs; poor access to markets and business models; poor marketing skills and opportunities; low income and high vulnerability of artisans and weak regulations. The study highlights the need for an institutional body managing the sector and for accurate data about the field, and artisans' social protection among others. Therefore, a distinct way is paved for policymakers to set up sustainable solutions and mechanisms to remove these barriers to enhance the clusters' economic and social performance.
Download or read book Clusters as drivers of local industrial development in Egypt Which are the promising sectors and locations written by Abdelaziz, Fatma and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clusters – the geographic concentration of specialized firms that are working in similar or related activities and are interdependent – have played an important role in the industrial development of many countries, including in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. A large part of these successes can be explained by the ability of clusters to build on existing strengths of local communities, such as social capital and abundant labor, to overcome common constraints to economic expansion, such as weak financial markets and institutions. Realizing the potential for cluster-based development and the long history of clusters in the country, the Egyptian Government has made cluster-based industrialization a key pillar of Egypt’s sustainable development strategy to 2030. The timing for a cluster-based industrial development model for Egypt seems favorable as macroeconomic reforms in recent years have made Egypt’s economy more competitive and the country’s young labor force provides a comparative advantage for labor-intensive sectors. The objectives of this paper are to take stock of existing clusters in Egypt; to identify a set of promising “organic” clusters; and to make high-level recommendations for the further expansion of agribusiness and handicrafts clusters based on an innovative analysis of economic census data, a review of previous cluster studies in Egypt, and information obtained from expert interviews and a stakeholder workshop. Our findings suggest focusing cluster development efforts on Upper Egypt, which has a comparative advantage in several sectors, especially in labor-intensive sectors. However, the current cluster density in Upper Egypt is low, particularly in rural areas. Expanding the number and density of clusters there will likely require improvements in infrastructure, institutions, and services. The most promising clusters identified through the analysis include medical and aromatic plants, sugarcane, and tomatoes in the agribusiness sector; ready-made garments and carpets in the handicrafts sector, and furniture. These are all promising organic clusters based on their high market demand, export potential, labor intensity, and historical roots. We develop several recommendations for the agribusiness and the handicrafts sectors, especially highlighting the important facilitating role that local governments should play in cluster-based development by providing necessary basic public goods and services. In-depth case studies for specific, promising clusters should follow to help local governments and entrepreneurs to fully harness the unique opportunities that clusters can provide for local industrial development and job creation in Egypt.
Download or read book The Arts Crafts of Ancient Egypt written by William Matthew Flinders Petrie and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Africa and Sustainable Global Value Chains written by Regina Frei and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-03-11 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a collection of studies on the interactions between businesses in Africa and Global Value Chains (GVCs) in terms of social, environmental and economic sustainability. This is particularly pertinent given the asymmetrical power distribution between the global buyer and the African supplier, their governance relationships and the ongoing competitive pressures to reduce costs and increase flexibility to meet GVC demands. Rather than focusing on the sustainability of a single organization, GVCs address the sustainability of inter-firm value chains and global industries as a whole. With little differentiation between value chain creation and social / environmental degradation extending to people and raw material extraction (upstream) and disposal or recycling (downstream), sustainability issues need to be at the forefront of African business research interests. Nowadays, sustainability is considered a competitive advantage for a firm looking to join a GVC. Whether sustainability is approached from the viewpoint of an exporting firm motivated to join a GVC in its respective industry or whether a firm’s continuing contractual or collaborative relationship with a buyer depends on its compliance with sustainability standards, both approaches focus on the ability of firms in Africa to benefit from joining sustainable GVCs.
Download or read book The Traditional Crafts of Egypt written by Menha el-Batraoui and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many traditional crafts practiced in contemporary Egypt can be traced back hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Scenes inscribed on the walls of ancient temples and tombs depict the earliest Egyptians making pottery and papyrus and working with stone, wood, and other materials. The eleven chapters of this volume explore these and other crafts that continue to flourish in Egypt. From copper and glass works to jewelry, woodwork, and hand-woven carpets and fabric, each chapter offers an in-depth look at one material or craft and the artisans who keep its traditions alive. The authors, drawing on historical sources and documentary research, sketch the evolution of each craft, looking into its origins, the development of tools and methods used in the craft, and the diverse influences that have shaped the form and function of craft items produced today, ranging widely through the pharaonic, Coptic, Islamic, and modern periods. This historical examination is complemented by extensive field research and interviews with craftsmen and women, which serve to set these crafts into a living cultural context and offer a window into the modern craft economy, the lives of craftspeople, and the local communities and traditions they express and sustain. The volume is amply illustrated with vivid photographs of contemporary craft items and artisans at work, from the coastal town of Damietta to the far-flung deserts and the ancient alleyways of Cairo. It is a narrative and visual tour that provides valuable insight into contemporary Egypt as seen through its material culture and the legions of unsung artists who nourish and enrich it.
Download or read book Crafts of Egypt written by Denise Ammoun and published by Amer Univ in Cairo Press. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the history of the crafts of clothing, jewelry, weaving, embroidery, tentmaking, leather, basketry, pottery, wood, metals, glassblowing, stained glass, sculpted stone, batik and papyrus in Egypt and offers a brief buyers' guide for each craft discussed.
Download or read book The Crafts and Culture of the Ancient Egyptians written by Joann Jovinelly and published by Rosen Central. This book was released on 2002 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes easy-to-make crafts that replicate the arts of ancient Egypt. Includes historical material, a timeline, a glossary, and resources.
Download or read book Studies in Ancient Egyptian Handicraft written by Joachim Śliwa and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Arts and Crafts of Ancient Egypt written by William Matthew Flinders Petrie and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Tentmakers of Cairo written by Seif El Rashidi and published by American University in Cairo Press. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An expansive and captivating history of an often overlooked traditional art"—Egyptian Streets In the crowded center of Historic Cairo lies a covered market lined with wonderful textiles sewn by hand in brilliant colors and intricate patterns. This is the Street of the Tentmakers, the home of the Egyptian appliqué art known as khayamiya. The Tentmakers of Cairo brings together the stories of the tentmakers and their extraordinary tents—from the huge tent pavilions, or suradeq, of the streets of Egypt, to the souvenirs of the First World War and textile artworks celebrated by quilters around the world. It traces the origins and aesthetics of the khayamiya textiles that enlivened the ceremonial tents of the Fatimid, Mamluk, and Ottoman dynasties, exploring the ways in which they challenged conventions under new patrons and technologies, inspired the paper cut-outs of Henri Matisse, and continue to preserve a legacy of skilled handcraft in an age of relentless mass production. Drawing on historical literature, interviews with tentmakers, and analysis of khayamiya from around the world, the authors reveal the stories of this unique and spectacular Egyptian textile art.
Download or read book The Arts Crafts of Ancient Egypt written by W. M. Flinders Petrie and published by Diane Books Publishing Company. This book was released on 1998-03-01 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The great artifacts of Ancient Egypt owe much to the fertile banks of the Nile & the harsh African sunlight. The cool, windowless interiors of the great buildings of the Valley of the Kings, of Gizeh & Abu Simbel, provided broad surfaces to be inscribed with the hieroglyphics & illustrations that we recognize as Egyptian art. The religions of the river valley & the lives of the pharaohs furnished artists & craftsmen with ample themes. This richly illustrated book, first published in 1909, traces the artistic practices of the great dynasties through the statuary, paintings, reliefs, pottery & jewelry that have endured to the present day.
Download or read book Arts and Crafts of Ancient Egypt written by Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Arts and Crafts of Ancient Egypt written by W. M. Flinders Petrie and published by Literary Licensing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Is A New Release Of The Original 1910 Edition.
Download or read book Arts and Crafts of Ancient Egypt written by William M. Flinders Petrie and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Clothes and Crafts in Ancient Egypt written by Richard Balkwill and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the clothing and crafts of the people who lived in the valley of the Nile River and includes information about their daily lives and festivals.
Download or read book The Arts Crafts of Ancient Egypt written by W. M. Flinders Petrie and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-07 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Gifts of the Nile written by Piotr Bienkowski and published by Stationery Office Books (TSO). This book was released on 1995 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ideal basic guide to the arts and crafts of ancient Egypt, covering the whole range of archaeological finds: from mummies and glowing jewels to everyday objects, such as baskets, sandals and toys; along with Egyptian gods and goddesses and images of the afterlife.
